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Area Camden
Residential Deputy Manager
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 08:00 - 20:00 (12-hour shifts)
Salary: £39,362.67 per annum
Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire

About Us

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 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 to oversee the effective running of the home

Supervise, guide and support staff, ensuring effective communication, high standards of practice and completion of staff supervisions

Help manage key operational areas including care quality, recruitment, training, staffing, the home environment and 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, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, health and safety requirements, COSHH and all relevant legislation

Keep risk assessments and health and safety checks up to date, ensuring a safe environment and supporting inspection processes, including Regulation 44 visits

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 with 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

Essential Skills

At least two years' experience in residential childcare

A Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent

Child protection experience

Strong leadership and staff supervision skills

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Experience of managing budgets and staff rotas

Project-management skills and an enthusiastic approach

A demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal development

A proactive, solution-focused approach

Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Area Camden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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