I have a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Ofsted Registered Deputy Manager looking to step up, or an existing Ofsted Registered Registered Manager looking for a new challenge.

Main responsibilities:

You will be supportive in leading inspections, staffing and growth of an effective team, liaising with external bodies, staff , parents and overseeing the safe and effective care of our complex young people to ensure the smooth running of the service.

Deputy Manager Responsibilities

• To manage the delivery of individual, positive outcome focused support packages
• To train and develop the team, leading on Ofsted and/or CQC requirements and outstanding practices
• Ensuring that the service promotes engagement, empowerment and independence
• To be part of a team that is committed to ‘best practice’
• Operating as a centre of excellence in the field/ specialism, and a resource to colleagues for specialist knowledge
• Develop and implement policy, procedure and safeguarding practices
• Working with colleagues within the team and organisation to ensure residents with specialist support needs are supported to the highest relevant standards and approaches
• Lead on health and safety
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted, CQC and Local Authority frameworks
• Ensuring you attend/complete all relevant meetings/training pertinent to your role
• Work as part of the management team to ensure the welfare of young people meeting the child’s health, social and educational needs
• Implement appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures
• Implement all aspects of the home statement of purpose and function
• collaborating and supporting with any Reg 44 and Reg 45 requirements and visits
• Work as part of the management team to support and lead the team in the delivery of high-quality child centred practice
• the safe and effective implementation of proactive measure to mitigate risk and harm and improve delivery of service
• Ensure the safe and effective management of all incidents, prevented incidents and events
• Ensure the effective documentation, response and actions to incidents within placement, incorporating Oakfield’s before, during and after system of analysing and adequate follow up
• Ensure the safe day to day management of placement(s) and correct escalation of any issues/concerns to senior management as appropriate
• the production of weekly progress/outcomes for each placement site and presenting of such within management meetings (held bi-weekly)
• ensure the safe and effective practise of out of hours systems and managing of crisis situations safely and effectively
• Promote positive multi-agency relationships including building relationships with the local community
• Implement care plans and support packages
• Promote professional development of staff, carry out staff supervisions and assist in the assessment of training needs.
• Preparing reports and attending a range of meetings, i.e. review meetings with multi-agency partners
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the homes including managing the staff team
• Ensuring staff rotas are drawn-up and meet the needs of the home
• Responsibility for daily budgeting and working within budgetary guidelines
• Any other duties as may be necessary
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people in care
• Ensure the provision of a planned and stimulating environment.
• To actively promote and support Policies on Equal Opportunities and to work in an anti-oppressive manner