Deputy Manager - South London, United Kingdom - Super Hiring

Description

The Deputy Manager with commitment to ensuring a high standard of care for young people and with ambition to progress within a growing company.

We can offer you a supportive working environment, opportunities to learn and progress and support to gain vocational qualifications which will help you to progress further in your career.

We have a Staff and Child centric model where we seek the best in care for our young people and our staff that work with them.

• To work alongside the Registered Manager to manage the service's existing workforce and resources, as well as to promote and safeguard the welfare of the young people in our care.
• To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose.
• To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the young people.
• To undertake direct work with young people as appropriate.
• To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints.
• To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for young people
• To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately, and financial records are accurately maintained

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy
• NVQ 3 / Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Residential Experience
• Team Building and Supervision Skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Understanding the needs of young people who have experienced trauma including managing challenging behaviours
• Good organisational skills