Deputy Manager Children's Home - Solihull

Deputy Manager at EBD Children's Home

Location: Solihull

Salary: circa £31,000

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management: Supervise daily operations, provide care and support to residents, and deputize for the Registered Manager in their absence.
• Leadership: Lead the team on shift, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people.
• Policy Implementation: Enforce operational policies and care practice standards.
• Supportive Environment: Create and maintain a warm and supportive atmosphere for residents.
• Admissions and Care Planning: Support the manager in welcoming new residents and implementing individualized care plans to ensure their welfare.
• Team Support: Provide guidance and support to all staff.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Respectful and empathetic approach to individuals with additional needs.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Experience in staff support, management, and performance improvement.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and attend meetings.
• Understanding of learning disability and EBD needs, and ability to respond effectively.
• Experience managing challenging behaviors.
• Ability to provide personal care with sensitivity and respect.
• Ability to plan and deliver stimulating activities.
• Strong team player, able to work independently.
• Experience in key worker responsibilities, including liaising with professionals and report writing.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a residential children's home.
• Proven experience managing staff and leading shifts in the Health & Social Care sector.
• Diploma Level 3/4 in Residential Care (children/young people) or equivalent.
• Commitment to pursuing Level 5 diploma (children's workforce).

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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