Deputy Manager - Residential Childrens Home

Due to expansion, we are currently looking to recruit a deputy manager for a residential children's home in Nottingham. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company and to be able to help support and shape the lives of children and young people.
The main purposes of the job includes:

• To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.


• Effectively support in safeguarding the children and young people within our care.


• To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.


• To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children.


• To undertake direct work with Children as appropriate.


• To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints.


• To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.


• To offer supervision and support to staff in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
  
  The suitable candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce, or equivalent, and willing to work towards Level 5. It is also a requirement that they hold a full driving licence, due to the nature of the role, and have a minimum of 2 years experience of working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour (EBD) or similar setting (1 year in a supervisory capacity).
  
  Salary is dependant on experience and the hours of work will predominantly be on a rota basis, however, overtime will be available.