Cambian Education
Deputy Home Manager
Job Location
Parkstone, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are now recruiting for an experienced Deputy Home Manager with drive and vision, to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first. You will provide appropriate physical and emotional support to young peoples in residence as part of a team of care staff within a residential environment.
The emphasis is upon effective management of a number of day and night care staff, which involves motivating, coaching, managing performance via supervision/appraisal and appraising the quality of care your staff provide. This role is critical in ensuring that standards set by legislation are exceeded. It also provides the opportunity to develop and improve practice.
Wing College is a specialist further education college offering both day and 38-52 week residential placements. We provide holistic education for students aged 16-25 years who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and associated mental health conditions. At Wing College we use specialist education approaches, therapeutic support and environments and staffing expertise to prepare students to meet the demands of adult life in a positive way.
Benefits of working for Cambian:
Salary of £31,262.40
Opportunity to progress in your career.
Training opportunities either face to face or online.
Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
Supportive management and senior leads.
We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providersImportant qualities of this role include an understanding of what ‘good care’ looks like, being an excellent role model, conducting yourself in a professional manner and being able to relate to staff in a supportive and motivational manner. It is important that you adhere to all policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that all staff for whom you are responsible receive supervision and appraisal to the required standard, at the correct time and which is properly recorded. This includes helping to identify young people or team training needs.
In the absence of the appropriate manager, be responsible for the effective management of the team, including effective rostering and deployment of staff, across the house/unit or school/college.
To ensure that communication between senior management, other sources and your team, in all directions, is as effective as possible. This will involve actively using a range of strategies. It is expected that you will always communicate, in a professional manner, using the required level of confidentiality.
To have knowledge of and oversee the young people, using this knowledge to contribute to assessments and care planning. This will include auditing records, provision of information to other staff, liaising with young people’s families, representing young people’s preferences and wishes, where appropriate, and contributing to case reviews.
To be part of the recruitment and selection process where required.Person Specification
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification in child/adult care/support or willingness to work towards this.
Knowledge of basic aspects of management practice including principles of effective supervision and appraisal.
Knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs including recent developments
Ability to follow a work pattern and attend work punctually and reliably, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays (and to do ‘sleep ins’ at the establishment if required)The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential. From innovative educational experiences to national curriculum programmes, supported by passionate teams of specialists and key workers, we actively enable each young person to achieve their personal best, all in an environment that best suits them.
We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian w
Location: Parkstone, GB
Posted Date: 12/23/2024
The emphasis is upon effective management of a number of day and night care staff, which involves motivating, coaching, managing performance via supervision/appraisal and appraising the quality of care your staff provide. This role is critical in ensuring that standards set by legislation are exceeded. It also provides the opportunity to develop and improve practice.
Wing College is a specialist further education college offering both day and 38-52 week residential placements. We provide holistic education for students aged 16-25 years who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and associated mental health conditions. At Wing College we use specialist education approaches, therapeutic support and environments and staffing expertise to prepare students to meet the demands of adult life in a positive way.
Benefits of working for Cambian:
Salary of £31,262.40
Opportunity to progress in your career.
Training opportunities either face to face or online.
Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
Supportive management and senior leads.
We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providersImportant qualities of this role include an understanding of what ‘good care’ looks like, being an excellent role model, conducting yourself in a professional manner and being able to relate to staff in a supportive and motivational manner. It is important that you adhere to all policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that all staff for whom you are responsible receive supervision and appraisal to the required standard, at the correct time and which is properly recorded. This includes helping to identify young people or team training needs.
In the absence of the appropriate manager, be responsible for the effective management of the team, including effective rostering and deployment of staff, across the house/unit or school/college.
To ensure that communication between senior management, other sources and your team, in all directions, is as effective as possible. This will involve actively using a range of strategies. It is expected that you will always communicate, in a professional manner, using the required level of confidentiality.
To have knowledge of and oversee the young people, using this knowledge to contribute to assessments and care planning. This will include auditing records, provision of information to other staff, liaising with young people’s families, representing young people’s preferences and wishes, where appropriate, and contributing to case reviews.
To be part of the recruitment and selection process where required.Person Specification
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification in child/adult care/support or willingness to work towards this.
Knowledge of basic aspects of management practice including principles of effective supervision and appraisal.
Knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs including recent developments
Ability to follow a work pattern and attend work punctually and reliably, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays (and to do ‘sleep ins’ at the establishment if required)The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential. From innovative educational experiences to national curriculum programmes, supported by passionate teams of specialists and key workers, we actively enable each young person to achieve their personal best, all in an environment that best suits them.
We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian w
Location: Parkstone, GB
Posted Date: 12/23/2024
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