Pelican Care Group Limited
Location
Burscough, Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
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.
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