gap healthcare is currently recruiting for a new and exciting opportunity on behalf of our clients based in Westcliff-on-Sea for an experienced Deputy Manager for children’s registered service providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment designed to harness, develop and sustain the hopes, talents and aspirations of children.

Main Purpose of this role:

The Deputy Manager will support the Home Manager by modelling excellent practice, developing colleagues’ skills, and ensuring high-quality residential services for children and young people. This role includes safeguarding their well-being, supporting their development, and assuming leadership in the Manager’s absence.

Main Responsibilities

Supporting Children and Young People:

• Safeguard and promote their welfare.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Support educational achievements and provide diverse activities.
• Lead consultations with children, families, and professionals.
• Ensure the home is Ofsted compliant.

Management and Leadership:

• Ensure staff meet the individual needs of young people.
• Clarify key worker roles and ensure effective practice.
• Promote staff development and supervise Senior RSWs.
• Manage employee relations and develop professional relationships.
• Provide leadership, motivate employees, and ensure focus on objectives.

Other Requirements:

• Provide out-of-hours support.
• Adapt to the unpredictable nature of residential care.
• Ensure Health and Safety for yourself and others. Assist in implementing policies.
• Oppose unlawful discrimination and comply with company policies.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Ali Chahbi at gap healthcare.