Children's Residential Deputy Manager

Job Description

Location: Ty Rhos Bach, BreconWho are Fair Ways andwhat do we stand forFair Ways is a great place to work. We are a team. We care about each other and are all committed to making a change to the lives of the young people and service users in our care.We will not apologise for calling our staff great, the best, or world-class.Ourstaff are at the core of ourorganisationand we celebrate themby shouting it from the rooftops!Where and when do we need youWe have twoCrisis Centresin theBrecon Beacons National Park. Over time our 2 homes will accommodate up to 5 children aged between 11 and 18 and the focus will be to provide an enriching and positive environment ensuring we prepare the children in ourcare to move onto safe and nurturing foster care placements which will be achieved through early intervention.We are looking for a Deputy Manager for one of these homes to support the growth and development of our service.As aDeputyManageryou will be involved exciting and rewarding things like:

• Coordinatingand overseeingthe work of the activity staff delivering activities- this will include reading and acting on post-activity debriefs and ensuring that workbooks are being completed.
• Managingthe performance of individuals within the team addressing performance and conduct issues at the earliest stage. With the support of the Registered Manager and Human Resources team address disciplinary and poor performance issues through the formalprocedure as appropriate.
• Leadingin the delivery of a positive,safeand homely environment, including the promotion of a warm and accepting atmosphere, where the safety and care of young people is paramount.
• Ensuringthat relevant records and documents are accurate, kept up to date and are stored securely and confidentially at alltime. Support the Registered Manager in audits and regulatory inspections.
• Managingand analyse challenging behaviour resulting from complex needs and formulate plans to reduce the likelihood of future similar events.To support colleagues in their reflective practice to develop an understanding of the underlying issues to challengingbehaviour.
• Involvingyoung people in decisions about their care plan and risk assessments,in order tomaximise their choices, giving due consideration to their wishes and feelings.

This role is offered on a permanent basisworking37.5 hours a week,Monday-Friday.Depending on the needs of the homeworking days could range in duration of hours from07:30 until 22:00. These would be as part of a rollingrota and alternating shiftpattern,andwould mean you could take a weekday off, should youcomplete your contracted hours having workedlongershifts.All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.You and your specialismsManagement roles withinourfrontline services help achieve our mission of making a difference through passionate care, support, and education. To support this, you will be required to have, or be working towards a minimum of the following qualificationlevels:

• To hold a relevant qualification including Level 3 CYPW Diploma in childcare or equivalent and working towards/ hold the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership.
• Tounderstandand work within the Quality Standards alongsidethe Regulation and Inspection of Social Care Wales Act 2016and adhere to Fair Ways Policies and Procedures.

Let us look after you!Looking after our employees is important to us, and whilst our culture is central to our identity, we also offer a great set of benefits to ensurewe are striving toprovide the bestsupport to our employeesavailablein the sector.

• Free staff lotteries(including prizes such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, theatre breaks, luxury hampers and vouchers)
• Holiday Accrual Schemeand additional Holiday Purchase(up to 5 days)
• Health Shield(Health cash plan)
• Employee Assistance Scheme(Application based emergency financial assistance for employees)
• Education Grant(funding up to masters level accreditation)
• Fair Pay Panel(The opportunity to showcase your hard work potentially resulting in 2 pay rises per year!)
• Wellbeing Initiatives -Team Building Days, Summer Festival, Wellbeing boxes
• Employee Assistance Programme(24/7 counselling service)
• Highstreet discount platform,Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Leadership Courses
• Free Parking
• Annual Staff Awards/Long Service Awards
• Pension Scheme
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• £1000 Refer a Friend Scheme
• £250 Refer a Foster Carer Scheme
• £1000 Welcome Bonus for eligible roles

Find your happy place we cant wait to meetyou!Apply today and bea PART of something amazing -We encourage a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all communities.