Residential Deputy Manager

Job Description

The starting salary for this position is £36,282per annum based on a 36 hour working week.Do you want to play a pivotal role in the lives of the children and young people of Surrey who are looked after in our residential childrens homesCan you use your expertise and creativity to enhance and improve traditional ways of working to ensure we achieve our ambition of ensuring every child in Surrey is seen and heard, feels safe and can growWe currently have aDeputy Managerroleavailable for an energetic and enthusiastic person, based in our childrens homes in Woking.About UsWe value our employees for the unique skills, backgrounds and perspectives they bring to the table, and we work continuously to help bring out the best in all our people, offering opportunities for development and flexibility, where possible.Each of our residential homes is a specialist in a specific area of need and we are therefore looking for people with a passion to help children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties who may also be at risk of exploitation, and/orchildren with disabilities.About the RoleAs a Deputy you will work alongside the Manager and other Deputy Managers and have responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of a registered childrens home and any linked services, ensuring the service provided is effective at promotingand safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and delivering positive outcomes for them.As a senior member of the team, you will supervise and support staff to deliver what is needed to meet children and young peoples needs, including managing complexity, risk or vulnerability. You therefore need to know the Ofsted inspection framework andchildrens home quality standards governing childrens homes and will be able to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of our work in the setting in which you are employed.In return for your expertise, commitment and experience we will support your ongoing learning and development through a culture of high support and high challenge. We will give you access to a range of learning and development activities including RestorativeApproaches, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Behaviour Support and Contextual Safeguarding.We also support staff to obtain a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care (if not already held).About YouTo apply and be considered for this position your application will clearly evidence:

• Your proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children/young people, their families and professionals involved in their care, and knowledge of the issues that affect them, including Disability, trauma, attachment, and contextualsafeguarding
• Proven experience in supervising, inspiring and leading staff, enabling them to improve practice and outcomes for young people
• Demonstrable competence in effective assessment, risk management and strengths-based care planning
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, GCSEs in maths and English and good IT skills
• In-depth knowledge of delivering statutory childcare services including at least 2 years experience relevant to the residential care of children and knowledge of the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards

Please note that a full driving licence is essential for this role.At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow. Additional InformationThe job advert closes at 23:59 on 18/12/2023.Interviews will followAn enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Childrens and Adults Barred List checks will be required for this role.Contact DetailsFor an informal discussion please contact Paul Thomasby e-mail at .uk.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.BenefitsFrom flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 yearsservice, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visitMyBenefitsfor Surrey County Councilstaff.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflectingthe community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.