Deputy Manager

Job Description

Halliwell Homes are looking for a Deputy Manager (Therapeutic Parenting) to join our team based in Haslingden, Rossendale. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis in return for a competitive salary of £23,250 - £25,500 per annum (dependant on experience and qualifications) plus benefits.Who are HalliwellHalliwell are a social enterprise that offers a clinically informed practice model and therapeutic programme encompassing educational, clinical and residential care services. Our objective is to enhance the psychological wellbeing of children within the ‘looked after children’ sector through our Restorative Parenting Recovery Programme.As our Deputy Manager (Therapeutic Parenting) you will work closely and supportively with the Registered Manager (Therapeutic Parenting) and Lead Deputy Manager (Therapeutic Parenting) to ensure high standards of care are consistently maintained. You will play a key role in ensuring that the home operates in accordance with all appropriate regulatory frameworks. You will supervise the Senior Therapeutic Parents and Therapeutic Parents, including chairing peer supervision meetings to ensure support in role and exchange of good practice across the team.Responsibilities of our Deputy Manager (Therapeutic Parenting) include: The postholder will promote and maintain a healthy and safe environment for all children and staff, ensuring that adequate staff cover is maintained in the homes at all times and consulting with the Registered Manager and Lead Deputy Manager to ensure that adequate staffing is in place to safeguard the children, meeting the needs of the home and the organisation. You will manage the home in the absence of the Registered Manager and Lead Deputy Manager and to ensure all incidents are reported to the Head of Safeguarding or Head of Therapeutic Parenting (Therapeutic Care).You will be working supportively with the Registered Manager and Lead Deputy Manager, play a key role in ensuring that all members of the practice teams fully participate in training and that robust supervision systems are maintained. The post holder will be committed to continual professional development including maintaining up to date training in Restorative Parenting.Skills and Experience required by our Deputy Manager (Therapeutic Parenting): - Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) qualification or equivalent- English and Maths GCSE Grade c or above- Achieved or a willingness to complete Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) qualification within first two years of employment- At least two years’ experience working in Residential Childcare achieving positive outcomes for children- Extensive experience working as a deputy childcare worker leading shifts and managing rotas- Experience in working towards objectives and retaining documents and paperwork to remain statutory compliance- People Management experience leading successful teams through effective staff supervision- Maintaining strict financial controls for auditing purposes- Experience working with multi-agency working organisations (e.g., IRO’s, Local Authorities and Social Workers)Benefits of becoming our Deputy Manager (Therapeutic Parenting): - We offer a highly competitive rate of pay and access to a career pathway including access to professional qualification studies, comprehensive training, professional development opportunities and the support of senior colleagues.- You will have access to a company laptop and Mobile phone.- Free staff counselling service.- Refer a Friend Scheme.- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.- Discretionary Managers Bonus- This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic and developing organisation committed to being the sector leading provider of therapeutic childcare.- Working with our clinical and education specialists, your knowledge and experience will be welcomed and appreciated as we continuously develop our practice expertise.If you feel that you can make a difference to a child’s future by being a positive role model, then we want to hear from you!Halliwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Disclosure