Residential Care Home Deputy Manager

Contract:
Full Time, Term Time only
Fantastic training and development opportunities
Strong health and well-being focus
Free Parking
Generous Holiday Allowance
Local Government Pension
Meals Provided
Private Healthcare
Bradstow is a creative and unique residential school for children between the ages of 5 & 19. We seek to meet the needs of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties with associated behavior's that may be challenging using a Gentle Teach approach and engaging in reflective practice.
We have achieved national recognition for our developments in Communication and Behaviour Management as well as having been awarded the Platinum standard for the Investors in People accreditation.
00pm and weekend work.
Acting as shift leader for a group of staff and undertake day to day supervision of their work.
Ensuring implementation of a previously agreed activity programme for each young person.
Ensuring individual young people's care, medical, behaviour and communication plans are carried out by all team members.
Ensuring the implementation of policies formulated by the management team of the school.
In discussion with the Home Manager, making and implementing decisions regarding the appropriate care of students, deployment of staff etc, and informing the care management team as appropriate.
Supporting the team of care workers and advising on good working practice.
Intervening when required to diffuse difficult situations or assist care workers in a manner supportive to their role.
Ensuring parents are informed of their child's progress and any issues relating to their child.
For this post you will need to be willing to commit to achieving Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of beginning employment at the school (if not already achieved).
We look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative, and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Level 2 NVQ in Safe Handling of Medication
Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc.
Ability to manage pupil behaviour and create a safe environment
Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them
Please Note:
In order to be considered for this role you must complete an online application form on Bradstow School website.
No agencies please.