Deputy Manager, Children’s Residential Homes
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
13/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/05/2022 23:59
Salary:
Grade 11 £34,373 - £38,553
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
An approved team location.
Further Information
CYPS/22/376
Deputy Manager, Children’s Residential Homes
Grade 11 £34,373 - £38,553
Children & Young People’s Services in County Durham prides itself on delivering outstanding care to our children and young people. This is an exciting time to join the Children’s Residential Service as we expand our service provision in order to provide the best outcomes for children and young people in County Durham.
We are expanding our workforce and have recently introduced the Deputy Manager position.
The Role
The Deputy Manager will work in partnership with the Registered Homes Manager to model best practice and lead on interventions to train and develop others as required. You will be part of an aspirational culture and approach to improve and develop the Children’s Residential Service to achieve its vision of providing high quality care and support to children, young people and their families as stated in the Children’s Homes Statement of Purpose.
You will join us at an exciting time as we expand our services, developing registered children’s homes across our beautiful county which can meet the individual needs of our children and young people, creating teams who we will actively invest in. Our staff receive regular support and are skilled in trauma-informed approaches to work, helping to ensure that our children and young people enjoy their childhoods, developing through education and via meaningful relationships.
As a Deputy Manager with Durham County Council, you can expect a thorough and supportive induction, a suite of training and professional development opportunities and the expectation that you will actively and positively contribute, not only to our five-year development plan, but to the lives of our wonderful children and their families.
Expectations of the post
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and their application, as well as experience of Ofsted inspections. You should have an appreciation of the importance of evidence-based practice and research in relation to children and young people in our care.
You will play a pivotal role in the development and planning of the service, training of the team, and the delivery of an aspirational an innovative service, with a view to ensure continuous improvement and development.
You can demonstrate your proven people management skills within a residential setting, including experience of supervision, appraisal, training and development, HR practices and procedures and quality assurance tools. You will also demonstrate exceptional communications skills and the ability to support and develop the team.
The service places a necessary emphasis on supervision and the continuous professional development of the successful post holder and the wider team. We are committed to the development of our employees and offering creative and innovative training opportunities.
Skills and experience
This role requires an enthusiastic, innovative and relational practitioner, who will provide a home and working environment where the needs and aspirations of our young people are of primary focus. Our teams will be enabled and empowered to deliver exceptional care and support.
We are looking for someone who:
• Puts children and young people at the centre of everything we do
• Is committed to exceptional service delivery
• Has proven leadership and management experience
• Significant experience in a residential childcare setting
• Has knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and experience of regulatory inspections including Ofsted and Regulation 44
• Has knowledge of evidence-based practice and research in relation to looked after children and experience of regulatory inspections including Ofsted and Regulation 44
Your expertise should come with relevant professional qualifications including:
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent or have significant experience in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role and commit to attaining the Level 5 Diploma within 1 year of commencing in post
Further information on Children and Young People’s Services in County Durham can be accessed via:
Children's Services - Durham County Council -
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2320/Children-s-Services
Residential services for children and young people - Durham County Council - https://www.durham.gov.uk/cypsresidential
Our offer
We offer a comprehensive rewards and benefits package which includes a generous annual leave entitlement of 26 days excluding banks holidays, contributory career average pension scheme, robust induction programme and ongoing training and development. We also offer additional benefits including access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme and a range of discounts including gym membership.
You can find further details regarding our benefits package at:
https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/durhamcountycouncil/benefitsandrewards
Is this the role for you?
This role requires a special person so if you think that could be you, we will welcome your application. If you feel you would benefit from some additional information, please contact Lisa Ryder (Homes Manager) via email to Lisa.Ryder2@durham.gov.uk
If you are thinking about applying for this Deputy Manager post with us, we strongly encourage you to attend an informal information event where you will have the opportunity to find out more about the role and ask any questions. The session will take place at 2.30pm on Monday 23rd May 2022.
To book your place please contact Rebecca Holmes, Senior Workforce Development Officer via email to Rebecca.Holmes@durham.gov.uk
It is anticipated that an assessment centre will take place on Monday 6th June 2022, successful candidates following this process will then be invited for an interview on Wednesday 8th June 2022.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services Team Email: PESCYPS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.