Title:

Deputy Manager (Children's Home)

Location:

South East Kent

Salary:

GBP 18,500 per year (Benefits and Overtime)

Description:

Summary of Key ResponsibilitiesTo be responsible to the Unit Manager as a memberof the staff team for the direct day-to-day care ofthe children and young people and other supportivetasks and duties.ESSENTIAL1. A commitment to Residential Child Care as apositive choice for children/young people and theprinciples of the 1989 Childrens Act.2. NVQ 2 working towards NVQ 33. Commitment to team working and a flexibleapproach.4. An openness to new ideas and innovative ways ofworking.5. A positive view of children/young people beinglooked after.6. Good communication skills, both verbal andwritten.Self motivated, and able to motivate staff group.7. Ability to work on own initiative to ensurestability and security of residents.DESIRABLE1. 2years experience of working with childrenNVQ 3 Children & Young People2. Ability to motivate staff, monitoring progress,formulating action plans etc, as necessary.3. Full driving licence.4. An understanding of challenging behaviour.5. An understanding of management skills.6. Ability to respond appropriately as and whensituations occur.7. Proven ability to utilise staff resources toensure safety and wellbeing of the client residentsand staff.8. Ability to form meaningful relationships withthe client residents.9. Have a positive attitude to control anddiscipline within the needs of the residents.10. Possess an understanding of the paperwork andmanagement systems necessary to maintain aresidential home.11. Ability to work with, and form, professionalrelationship with Home Manager.For a full Job/Person specification please applyand we will be glad to send them to you