Deputy Manager - Childrens Home in Liverpool, Merseyside

A2B Social Care have a superb opportunity for a Deputy Manager to provide care and support to children in a 2 bed Therapeutic EBD children's home based in Liverpool

Responsibilities:

• The general leadership and management of a team of staff, young people and the day to day management of the home.
• Setting an example to all other staff in high standards of dress code, professional courtesy and manners, communication, report writing, dealing with issues and conflict resolution.
• Preparing the agenda for meetings and for chairing and taking minutes.
• Training new staff in care staff procedures and routines.
• Ensuring that all members of staff are fully aware of policies, procedures and routines concerning the communication of personal and sensitive information.
• Ensure all staff work within the homes Policies and Procedures in place at the home.
• Have excellent knowledge and understanding of Children's core documents and the ability to monitor and update these as and when necessary
• Partake in the interview process when requested
• Collate, monitor and maintain staff personnel files and documentation, including staff training and probation.
• Ability to direct and lead staff supporting the young people with their day to day routines and daily living in line with their Care Plan.

Young People

• Identifying and assessing each young person’s risks and needs.
• Oversight of the writing the young person’s Placement Plan.
• Attending internal and external review meetings, when required, as his/her representative.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with each young person to ensure that their needs are met.
• Ensuring that social and recreational activities for each young person are assessed for risk and are well planned, organised and adequately supervised. Ensuring that staff are involved in the activities.
• Conduct regular supervisions with the staff to support their performance and development.

Salary:

£38,000 - £40,000 Working Mon - Fri 9am -5pm, plus occassional sleeps paid at £60, plus career progression opportunities to RM and an extensive benefits package.