Children's Services - Coventry, United Kingdom - HancoxRead Recruitment

HancoxRead Recruitment

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Coventry, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Description

Job Title:
Children's Services - Deputy Manager

Working Hours: 9am-5pm

Location:
Coventry

Pay Rate:
£18 p/hour

Contract Length:
Rolling

Car:
Must have own car as some travel will be required

DBS:
Enhanced with Children's & Adult's Barred List

Job Purpose

To achieve positive outcomes for children in care and their families, through the delivery of high quality children's residential care
To assist and support the Registered Manager in the day to day management of all operational activity within the designated service area in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.
To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager across the full range of activity within the designated service area and ensure the provision of a high quality 24 hours/ 7day service which is capable of responding as required to demand, includingout of office hours
To make an active contribution to ensuring all systems and functions of the homes comply with the Children Act, other relevant legislation and the Children's Homes Regulations
To provide a safe environment for young people who are in need of protection or who exhibit challenging behaviours
To take a designated lead role for any areas of practice within the home as directed by the Registered Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To work with the Registered Manager and contribute to the planning, delivery and review of services within residential care. To monitor and maintain standards against agreed criteria and objectives and to implement quality assurance systems, which reflectagreed good practice, involve users and reflect City Council equal opportunities policy and legislative requirements.
To participate in a managers ON-CALL rota within the Residential children's homes service providing oral and physical support where necessary out of onduty hours.
To take part in the formal programme of service and establishment inspections.
To provide effective support to staff team/s. Identify gaps in knowledge and skills and support with the implementation of training plans and have overview of individual professional development via Personal Development Reviews.
To report to the Registered Manager or Service Manager on those matters which may require more senior management decision, or might have wider implications for the service or the authority.
To support the Registered Manager in managing the Home's budget within guidance and policy as set out by the City Council
To manage resources effectively, including staffing, buildings, equipment etc, under the Children's Home Regulations and City Council Policy and Procedures.

Contact
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