Childrens Home Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – HomeCare
Location: Waltham Abbey
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000+ per annum (depending on experience)

AA Euro Healthcare are recruiting for an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager on behalf of a leading Childrens Home care provider in Waltham Abbey. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role and make a genuine difference..

About the Role: 3 Bedded EBD Home

As a Deputy Manager, you will be taking responsibility for all aspects of the day to day running of the care home and to achieve an industry leading standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Coordinating and attending meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority.
• Helping oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols.
• Writing reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans.
• Raising any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.
• Dealing with challenging behavior (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behavior).
• Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people..
• Positive behavior support and physical intervention.
• Conducting Key work sessions.
• Liaising between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Comprehensive induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Opportunities to complete Apprenticeships and gain qualifications in Social Care
• Stakeholder Pension & Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual staff awards and employee recognition schemes
• Clear pathways for career progression
• Access to the Care Foundation for family and friend grant applications

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of CQC frameworks and quality assurance.
• Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve).
• Resilient, compassionate leadership style with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable adults and achieving high safeguarding standards.

Personal Characteristics:

• Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
• Experience in supporting young adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues / EBD
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

Apply today and a member of the AA Euro Healthcare team will be in touch!

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