Deputy Manager- Children's residential service

Full Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Ofsted Children's Service 

Location: Gloucester 

Salary: £35,000 per annum 

Company Overview: 

Halcyon Health and Social Care is proud to represent our client, a leading children’s service, who, due to the growth of a brand-new service, requires an experienced Deputy Manager. With a rating of ‘good’ with the CQC, this provider is motivated to achieve their outstanding and wants someone who can drive that goal. Providing care for children with Learning disabilities, autism, and Emotional behaviour disorder (EBD).

Role and Responsibilities:

As the Deputy Manager for the Ofsted Children's Service, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Registered Manager in leading a dedicated team to provide exceptional care within the parameters of Ofsted regulations. Your responsibilities include:

- Supporting the Manager in the overall management and day-to-day running of the designated service.

- Providing and delivering support to the children under care, including involvement in service management administrative duties and being part of the on-call rota.

- Working with the Manager and the team to ensure the service delivery is based on the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment.

- Ensuring the Team Leaders and Support Workers understand and appropriately respond to the complex needs of the children.

- Ensuring appropriately skilled staffing levels and conducting regular audits for quality and compliance with internal and external requirements and regulations.

Benefits:

• Paid DBS** & Holiday
• Paid Training
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Career Progression
• Pension Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card
• Referral Bonus of £900

Requirements:

- Level 3 Diploma or equivalent (or willing to work towards)

- Previous experience working with children and leading a team in a supervisory role  

- Good standard of general education including Maths and English

- Understanding of inspection procedures and working to the Ofsted CQC Fundamental Standards

- Ability to work under pressure, lead a team, communicate effectively, and promote independence

- Clean driving license and access to a car

- Willingness to work shifts including weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and/or waking nights