Children's Home Deputy Manager

Green Harvest is a growing, values-led organisation, seeking to provide opportunities for young people to make outstanding progress exceeding their expectations by challenging the status quo. As an experienced Deputy, you will be supporting the Registered Manager in growing and developing this home. For the right candidate, this could be the start of your journey to taking on your own registration.
Benefits for Children's Home Deputy Manager
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Competitive salary
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Fun working environment
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generous holiday entitlement
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Internal transfers and career development
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Excellent training and development plan
Requirements for Children's Home Deputy Manager
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Previous experience as a Supervisor
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A positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills
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Commitment to delivering a high standard of care
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Excellent personal presentation standards
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Ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team
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Fluent in English both verbal and written
Responsibilities for Children's Home Deputy Manager
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To support the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with the company Policy and Procedures and meeting all Ofsted regulations.
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To deputise/ act up for the Registered Manager in their absence.
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To safeguard and promote the welfare and development of the young people.
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To ensure that the young people’s needs are recognised and met where possible. This includes ensuring that they are free from discrimination within the home and to challenge discrimination from outside of the home.
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To ensure that the home meets the individual needs of the young people as well as the needs of the group and ensure that the home provides an environment that is safe and sensitive to the needs of the young people being looked after.
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To support the manager and team to ensure that the admission of the young people to the home is welcoming and reflects the expectations of the care plan.
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To be instrumental in overseeing the development, monitoring and implementation of the individual young people’s care plans and case files.
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To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents, social workers, schools and other professionals involved with the welfare of the young people.
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To ensure that each young person is supported in learning to take responsibility for their actions within their understanding and according to age and ability.
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To role model, plan, manage and lead shifts ensuring children are kept safe and engaged throughout the day.
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To ensure education is promoted and supported and that each child’s attendance in education is maintained