Children's Home Deputy Manager

Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high-quality care that supports young people to achieve their goals. As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service, helping to create a caring, respectful environment for young people aged 11-18. You'll ensure individual needs are met, staff practice remains consistent with our values, and that all care delivery meets legal requirements and Area Camden's Statement of Purpose. About the role:

• Support the Registered Manager and deputise when required, helping oversee the day-to-day running of the home.
• Supervise, guide and support staff, ensuring effective communication, high standards of practice and completion of supervisions.
• Help manage key operational areas including care quality, recruitment, training, staffing, the home environment and basic financial duties.
• Assess young people's needs and contribute to personalised care plans, ensuring cultural, social and emotional needs are met.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, wellbeing and active participation in decision-making.
• Maintain respectful, non-discriminatory practice and provide high-quality personal care in line with individual plans.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted standards, Health & Safety, COSHH and all relevant legislation.
• Keep risk assessments and health & safety checks up to date, ensuring a safe environment and supporting inspection processes (including Regulation 44).
• Maintain accurate records, including care plans, risk assessments, medication and financial documentation.
• Build strong relationships with young people, families, staff and external professionals.
• Support with staffing needs, including recruitment, induction and identifying training requirements.
• Assist with admissions, including visits, paperwork and ensuring a smooth and welcoming transition for each young person.
• Attend meetings and ensure key information is shared within the team and partner agencies.
• Ensure staff are trained and confident in relevant intervention strategies.
• Work within the rota pattern (08:00-20:00), supporting a minimum average of 168 hours per month.
  
  Residential childcare experience (2+ years)
• Hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Child Protection experience
• Leadership and staff supervision skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication
• Management of budgets and staff rotas
• Project management skills and have an enthusiastic disposition
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal development
• Be proactive, solution focused and have an enthusiastic disposition