Residential Children's Home Deputy Manager

Gravesend, SouthEast DA12, United Kingdom

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

We are looking for an enthusiastic a full-time Deputy Manager to join our team . They must share our passion in providing a nurturing and supportive approach to their care, whilst leading and developing a dedicated team to implement, promote and maintain our expectation of high standards and good practices.

The Home

The children's home will provide accommodation to 3 children/young people of both genders and ages 10-18.

We are looking for a passionate, and experienced Deputy Manager who can demonstrate they can provide the highest quality care for children & young people; as well as inspiring, developing and building a skilled staff team through their excellent leadership and management qualities.

• Be part of a small and personable team
• Scope to be part of a new venture and help mould and develop this service
• Comprehensive Induction, support, development, and ongoing training package.

• Must have proven experience and a minimum of one years' experience as a Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting.
• Possess a good knowledge and understanding of legislation and the legal frameworks, quality standards and practices that we adhere to.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• This post requires the applicant to be a good communicator and able to address and manage challenging behaviours and emotional difficulties whilst using and applying positive reinforcement strategies.
• You will be required to be on-call as part of rota basis.

Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure, provide satisfactory references and be able to demonstrate successful management history.

As we are committed to the 'safer recruitment processes', our screening will involve several stages. We will filter candidates that meet our specific criteria. All CV's received will be screened in the first instance of the recruitment process. Applicants that do not meet the Person specification or those without the necessary experience will not be put forwarded to the next stage for consideration.