Deputy Manager - Derby

Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to work for our client based in Derby.

The role of the Deputy Manager is to support and work alongside the Registered Manager of the Residential Children’s Home in efficiently co-managing the house budget, overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement, formulating and updating placement plans, risk assessments and positive handling plans.

The suitable candidate:

• Level 4 Diploma in Children’s & Young People Workforce (or equivalent) and Level 5 Diploma (completed or in progress)
• Leadership Skills with 2+ years supervisory experience
• Clean UK Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS & Right to Work in the UK
• Strong Organisation, Prioritisation Skills, Resilience & Flexibility
• Effective Communication – ability to engage, motivate, and inspire
• Commitment to Improving Young Lives
• Professionalism – maintaining boundaries and positive working relationships with managers, staff, and young people

Duties:

• Ensure compliance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home, updating relevant Channels & Choices documents as directed
• Provide effective leadership, guiding staff to deliver person-centred childcare for the best outcomes of each young person.
• Implement and advise on Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Care Standards, and SCCIF requirements, addressing any Ofsted recommendations
• Ensure adherence to Channels & Choices Safeguarding Policy, Working Together 2019, and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures
• Work collaboratively with team members and external professionals
• Notify Local Authority Social Workers of significant events, incidents, and interventions within 24 hours
• Deliver a sensitive residential service, meeting each young person’s social, psychological, educational, cultural, and healthcare needs
• Manage administrative tasks in line with Channels & Choices Policies and Procedures
• Ensure compliance with Fire Regulations, Health & Safety Regulations, and Regulation 44 action points
• Support staff performance and development through regular supervision and annual appraisals
• Participate in the on-call duty system as required
• Complete all required training within set timeframes and maintain updated records

Additional Responsibility - Designated Safeguarding Lead:

• Ensure all safeguarding and child protection concerns are handled appropriately through policies, procedures, and administrative systems
• Ensure staff and volunteers understand child protection procedures and know how to respond to concerns
• Inform children, vulnerable adults, and parents about reporting welfare concerns and the organisation’s response process and receive, record, and assess concerns regarding children and vulnerable adults

Lead on child protection concerns by:

• Clarifying information and making referrals to statutory organisations and consulting with management as per safeguarding policies
• Storing and retaining child protection records in compliance with legal requirements
• Liaise with statutory child protection agencies (e.g., local authority, police) and make formal referrals when necessary
• Report safeguarding and child protection issues to the management committee regularly
• Adhere to inter-agency child protection procedures and stay updated on issues like FGM, CSE, County Lines, and Radicalisation
• Attend regular child protection training and share knowledge with staff and volunteers.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and management meetings

Hours of  Work: Monday – Sunday inclusive based on x3 (9:00am-5:00pm office hours) and x1 - 24-hour shift (08:00am - 11:00pm inclusive of sleeps) with a 30-minute hand over the next day (08:00am-08.30am)

Salary: £38,712 per annum plus and overtime rate payable upon completion of 201.5 monthly working hours.

In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 option 5 or ext 1003 or email samantha@tudoremployment.co.uk

Alternatively, please submit your CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk or Register Online - https://tinyurl.com/TEAHSCREG0