Deputy Children’s Home Manager (EBD)

Salary: £30,000 – £33,600 per year

On behalf of my client we are recruiting for a Childrens Deputy Home Manager, this home is for children with EBD within the Sittingbourne area. You must have your QCF level 3 in children & young adults and have previous managerial experience working within a children’s home.

As the Deputy Manager you will lead and manage the residential childcare team and oversee delivery of care plans, risk assessments and behavioural management plans for young people. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing stakeholder relationships and community engagement.

You must have up-to-date knowledge of Childcare legislation, Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015. To ensure that the home meets the standards and expectations of its Statement of Purpose; and promote safeguarding and welfare of residents. Extensive experience of working with children with challenging and emotional behaviour in a residential care setting. Experience in a residential setting, including staff recruitment, supervision and development. Experience of budget management and change management. To establish and maintain an excellent, motivated and competent team of staff and support them at all levels. Commercial awareness in a child centred business. Motivation, flexibility and sense of responsibility.

The salary is £30,000 – £33,600plus 28 days annual leave