Main Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the residential home in the absence of the home’s manager.
- To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager and conduct any tasks directed by the home manager.
- Deliver high standards of care.
- Consulting with families and external agencies to represent the young person.
- Ensuring an initiative-taking, positive and friendly approach with fresh new ideas.
- Overseeing shift rota system to the benefit of the smooth running of the home.
- Establishing positive relationships with the young people and offering help and support when needed.
- Support and work with the manager, RI and directors.
- Support children & young people to maintain a healthy lifestyle & promote positive choices.
- You will be meticulous in surveying the safeguarding within the home and completing risk assessments.
- Helping the young people gain self-control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding success.
- Attending to childcare matters such as cooking and cleaning.
- Inspiring and leading staff to deliver quality outcomes.
- Managing budgets on a weekly basis.