Deputy Manager

Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to work for our client based in Walsall.

The role of the Deputy Manager is to support and work alongside the Registered Manager of the x2 bedded Residential Children’s Home in efficiently co-managing the house budget, overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement, formulating and updating placement plans, risk assessments and positive handling plans.

Salary: £38,712 per annum plus and overtime rate payable upon completion of 201.5 monthly working hours

Duties of the Deputy Manager:

Ensure compliance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home, updating relevant Channels & Choices documents as directedProvide effective leadership, guiding staff to deliver person-centred childcare for the best outcomes of each young person.Implement and advise on Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Care Standards, and SCCIF requirements, addressing any Ofsted recommendationsEnsure adherence to Channels & Choices Safeguarding Policy, Working Together 2019, and Local Authority Safeguarding proceduresWork collaboratively with team members and external professionalsNotify Local Authority Social Workers of significant events, incidents, and interventions within 24 hoursDeliver a sensitive residential service, meeting each young person’s social, psychological, educational, cultural, and healthcare needsManage administrative tasks in line with Channels & Choices Policies and ProceduresEnsure compliance with Fire Regulations, Health & Safety Regulations, and Regulation 44 action pointsSupport staff performance and development through regular supervision and annual appraisalsParticipate in the on-call duty system as requiredComplete all required training within set timeframes and maintain updated records

Deputy Manager Additional Responsibility - Designated Safeguarding Lead:

Ensure all safeguarding and child protection concerns are handled appropriately through policies, procedures, and administrative systemsEnsure staff and volunteers understand child protection procedures and know how to respond to concernsInform children and parents about reporting welfare concerns and the organisation’s response process and receive, record, and assess concerns regarding children

Lead on child protection concerns by:

Clarifying information and making referrals to statutory organisations and consulting with management as per safeguarding policiesStoring and retaining child protection records in compliance with legal requirementsLiaise with statutory child protection agencies (e.g., local authority, police) and make formal referrals when necessaryReport safeguarding and child protection issues to the management committee regularlyAdhere to inter-agency child protection procedures and stay updated on issues like FGM, CSE, County Lines, and RadicalisationAttend regular child protection training and share knowledge with staff and volunteers.Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and management meetings

The requirements for the Deputy Manager:

Level 3 / 4 Diploma in Children’s & Young People Workforce (or equivalent)Leadership Skills with 2+ years supervisory experienceClean UK Driving LicenceEnhanced DBS & Right to Work in the UKStrong Organisation, Prioritisation Skills, Resilience & FlexibilityEffective Communication – ability to engage, motivate, and inspireCommitment to Improving Young LivesProfessionalism – maintaining boundaries and positive working relationships with managers, staff, and young people

Hours of Work: Monday – Sunday inclusive based on x3 (9:00am-5:00pm office hours) and x1 - 24-hour shift (08:00am - 11:00pm inclusive of sleeps) with a 30-minute hand over the next day (08:00am-08.30am)

In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 ext 1003 or 1004 – email CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk

Alternatively, please submit your CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk or Register Online - https://tinyurl.com/TEAHSCREG0