Job Description
Deputy Manager
At Cambian, we aim to become the provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We change people's lives through our passionate care and expert approach, raising their expectations, stabilising their conditions and enabling them to achieve their personal best.
Main Purpose of the Job:
To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people
To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate.
To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints
To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people
To offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with National Minimum Standards
Duties & Responsibilities
To meet the needs of children through:
Ensuring that each young person has an allocated key worker
Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model
Assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive
Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place
Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people
Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally
Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews
New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.
To manage a staff team through:
Providing managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities
Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff including induction training for new staff into the home
Supervision of new starters during their probationary period
Develop a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to decision making
Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty
Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters
Offering 1:1 supervision to staff in line with National Minimum Standards
Identifying and progressing individual training and development needs of staff in the context of their personnel development plans
Undertaking annual appraisal of staff
Addressing issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff
Conduct management investigations when required
Assist the Registered Manager in promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities.
Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development
Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National Minimum Standards requirements
To develop systems which ensure the effective allocation of resources through:
Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home
Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored including petty cash returns, weekly attendance records
Ensuring that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained
Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary
To promote the efficient and effective operation of the Home through:
Developing in consultation with young people and staff routin
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