Residential Childcare Deputy Manager/ess

Do you see yourself providing quality care for young people with Social, Emotional and behavioural difficulties within an Ofsted registered residential home. Also to assume responsibility for the day to day management of the staff team?
If you have a level 3 qualification in children's residential childcare and Management experience then this is the role for you!
Job Title: Deputy Manager Residential Care Location: Chipping Norton, Hampshire Salary: GBP29,000 (depending on exp) Hours/shifts: The job is 7 days on and 7 days off ( Shifts 7:30am - 11pm with 1 or 2 waking nights/sleep ins a week. Accomodation for all staff in provided if needed so they can stay overnight)
KEY TASK AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Actively contribute towards the provision of quality care, within which the health, welfare, education and development of young people is promoted and to promote a coherent ethos of care consistent with the overall culture of the company and the Home's statement of purpose.
? Working in collaboration with the Home Manager, ensure that all staff engage and build positive working relationship with the young people individually and as a group and have an understanding of group dynamics.
To work actively in partnership with parents, social workers and other professionals and agencies to fulfil effectively the responsibility of parenting young people and to ensure the maintenance and promotion of appropriate family links. Ensure reports for 'Looked After' reviews are written accurately and appropriately, guiding staff where needed and within the prescribed timescale.
? To educate and support the young people through the development of their own independence. This will involve tasks such as teaching the young people.

Experience Essential: Experience of working with young people in a residential care setting.Experience in the management and supervising of staff.Experience of managing petty cash systems and rota creation...... click apply for full job details