Full time 37 hours
Typical shift patterns: 10am - 10pm,sleep-in followed by a 7am - 11am
CLOSING DATE 19th July
INTERVIEW COMMENCING 20th July
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our management team as the Deputy Manager of our 4 bed home in Reading. This is a complex and challenging environment, so we need determined, resilient people to support our staff in providing unconditional care and commitment to our children. We welcome applications from established Seniors / Team Leaders looking for the next step in their career.
The role includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and regular sleep-in duties (1 2 per week), with an additional allowance of £50 per sleep-in.
If you feel you have the ability to support and nurture a team of staff to make our house, their home within our organisation and can be a positive influence for our children, we would love to hear from you.
Roles and responsibilities:
To act as Deputy to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and be responsible for the effective safeguarding of the young people within your care in the absence of the Registered Manager. Ensuring concerns are addressed and managed according to legislation, policies and procedures, raising concerns with the Responsible Individual and Directors in a timely manner.
To develop relationships with Schools, Local Authorities, Ofsted and LADO as directed by the Registered Manager.
To oversee records and reports, feeding back to staff on their content
To ensure the children receive appropriate support in their education and are encouraged to enjoy hobbies and interests outside of the home.
To monitor the standards of the home, ensuring it is safe, clean and meets the needs of the children
Responsibilities included above are not limited to.
Applicant requirements:
Benefits include:
All candidates will be subject to Safer Recruitment and DBS checks.
CLOSING DATE 19th July
INTERVIEWS COMMENCING 20th July
