Deputy Manager

Salary dependant on experience.

Location – Southport.

Deadline – 08 January 2024.

To support the Registered Manager of a 2 bed Children’s home where Children and Young People are looked after.

Overseeing and providing day to day care for Children and Young people who present Emotional Behavioural Difficulties and/or Autism.

Provide professional support, guidance and supervision to the staff team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will be willing to go above and beyond for the Children and Young People in our care, we strive to achieve what is in their best interests and our focus is to improve the outcomes for each individual we care for. 

We have a vision to improve the care provided and to promote the success of Children and Young People. 

Supporting the Needs of Children and Young People 

• To act as a ‘corporate parent’ for each child and young person and maintain a high quality of care in all situations. 
• Liaise with all appropriate people involved with in the child/young person’s care. 
• Through individual practice and the effective management of a team, actively support the positive holistic development of the children/young people within the home.  
• To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.  
• To report immediately and unsafe practices and conditions.  
• To ensure the ongoing assessment of children and young people’s needs in day to day practice.  
• Ensure all staff practice is in line with children and young people’s Care and Placement Plans. 
• Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner.  

Personal Development and Team Membership 

• Take responsibility for the effective and efficient running of shifts. 
• Delegate staff on each shift to complete tasks that promote the welfare of children and the environment they live in. 
• Represent the home at reviews and or meetings. 
• Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulations, guidance, and the company. 
• At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices. 
• Oversee, supervise, appraise and develop the skills of staff in their working practice. 
• Work in partnership and develop professional working relationships with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people and their families. 
• To show willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development.  
• Ensure relevant Health and Safety checks are completed.  
• To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.  

 Regulatory and Administrative  

• Support the Homes Manager in the reviewing of Policies and Procedures. 
• Ensure effective service delivery in line with policies and procedures of the home and the company.  
• To work in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and cooperate with any inspection process. 
• Oversee, write and edit all reports when submitted for meetings and reviews. 
• Monitor and maintain administrative requirements ensuring compliance with policy and regulation. 
• Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Fire and Health and Safety Procedures at your work of place. 
• Oversee paper work completed by staff in the home to ensure it is of a High Standard. 
• Ensure relevant plans are kept up to date.  

General Statement

The above duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks that may be required by the post holder. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

Equal Opportunities 

The company supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the Company EO Policy and Guide to Equality document. The above job description forms part of your main terms and conditions of employment. The company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.  

How to Apply

Download Application Form (DOC)

BY CLICKING APPLY, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE.

Type of Employment: Full-Time
Reporting To: Manager
Person Specification: The skills and experience we look for in this role.

Senior Residential Support Worker

Salary dependant on experience.

Location – Southport

To effectively and efficiently deliver the main responsibilities and key result areas within the Senior Residential Support Worker role.

Ensuring effective service delivery with a view to supporting the positive development of our young people, staff, service and organisation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting the Needs of Children and Young People

• To act as a ‘corporate parent’ for each young person and maintain a high quality of care in all situations.
• Through individual practice and the effective management of a team, actively support the positive holistic development of the young people within the home.
• To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people.
  To report immediately and unsafe practices and conditions.
• To ensure the ongoing assessment of children and young people’s needs in day to day practice.
• Ensure all staff practice is in line with best practice and the children and young people’s care and placement plans.
• Actively promote structure, boundaries and routines within a safe and nurturing environment.
• Take responsibility for the effective and efficient running of shifts including the planning and facilitation of activities.
• Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner.
• As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour.
• Ensure the delivery of all key worker areas and responsibilities including delivery of direct work.

Personal Development and Team Membership:

• Represent the home at reviews and or meetings.
  Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulations, guidance, and the company.
• At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices.
  Oversee, supervise, appraise and develop the skills of staff in their working practice.
• Work in partnership and develop professional working relationships with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people and their families.
• Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota.
  To show willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development.
• To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues.

Regulatory and Administrative:

• Ensure effective service delivery in line with policies and procedures of the home and the company.
• To work in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, Ofsted Quality Standards other statutory guidance, and cooperate with any inspection process.
• Oversee, write and edit all reports when submitted for meetings and reviews.
• Monitor and maintain administrative requirements ensuring compliance with policy and regulation.
• Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Fire and Health and Safety procedures in the work place.

General Statement

The above duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks that may be required by the post holder. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

The above job description forms part of your Main Terms and Conditions of Employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.

How to Apply

Download Application Form (DOC)

BY CLICKING APPLY, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE.

Type of Employment: Full-Time
Reporting To: Manager
Person Specification: The skills and experience we look for in this role

Residential Support Worker (Nights)

Salary dependant on experience.

Location – Southport

A rewarding career as part of a team supporting children who are aged between 13 and 17, often from vulnerable backgrounds, to improve their outcomes within a positive and encouraging family environment. The aim of our work is to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of young people in our care and to assist in their holistic development and resilience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.
• To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions.
• To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home.
• Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner.
• As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour.
• To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people.
• Support young people in project and group work.
• Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people.

Personal Development and Team Membership:

• To work as part of a team and support the operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company.
• At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices.
• Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations.
• Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota.
• To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development.
• To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues.

Regulatory and Administrative:

• To carry out duties in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
• To work in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process.
• Work in line with young peoples’ care and placement plans.
• Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.
• Work in partnership with colleagues, social workers, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families.
• Participate in meetings and statutory reviews concerning the young people.
• Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Fire and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work.

General Statement:

The above duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks that may be required by the post holder. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

Pay range: Maximum earnings £24,600 per annum (£21,000 base salary with a maximum of 6 sleep ins worked per month paid at £50 per sleep in).

Number of Sleep-In shifts are not guaranteed and subject to the home requirements monthly.

The above job description forms part of your Main Terms and Conditions of Employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.

How to Apply

Download Application Form (DOC)

BY CLICKING APPLY, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE.

Type of Employment: Full-Time
Reporting To: Manager
Person Specification: The skills and experience we look for in this role.

Residential Support Worker

Salary dependant on experience.

Location – Southport

A rewarding career as part of a team supporting children who are aged between 13 and 17, often from vulnerable backgrounds, to improve their outcomes within a positive and encouraging family environment. The aim of our work is to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of young people in our care and to assist in their holistic development and resilience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.
• To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions.
• To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home.
• Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner.
• As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour.
• To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people.
• Support young people in project and group work.
• Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people.

Personal Development and Team Membership:

• To work as part of a team and support the operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company.
• At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices.
• Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations.
• Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota.
• To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development.
• To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues.

Regulatory and Administrative:

• To carry out duties in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
• To work in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process.
• Work in line with young peoples’ care and placement plans.
• Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.
• Work in partnership with colleagues, social workers, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families.
• Participate in meetings and statutory reviews concerning the young people.
• Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Fire and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work.

General Statement:

The above duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks that may be required by the post holder. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

Pay range: Maximum earnings £24,600 per annum (£21,000 base salary with a maximum of 6 sleep ins worked per month paid at £50 per sleep in).

Number of Sleep-In shifts are not guaranteed and subject to the home requirements monthly.

The above job description forms part of your Main Terms and Conditions of Employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.

How to Apply

Download Application Form (DOC)

BY CLICKING APPLY, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE.

Type of Employment: Full-Time
Reporting To: Manager
Person Specification: The skills and experience we look for in this role.