Job Description
The company
Ann's is a family run company with over 30 years' experience in the delivery of care and support.
Quality is at the heart of everything that we do.
We place immense value in our staff and support them through ongoing training, development, and routes for progression.
Ann's Children's care aim to become innovators in the field of children's residential care, setting higher standards to enhance and improve the lives of each and every child in our care.
Our homes are modern and homely and provide the optimum environment for the delivery of empathetic care and support.
Join us as we establish our Children's Care Service and raise the bar in the provision of children's care.
The role
Ann's Children's care is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, organised and professional Deputy Home Manager to be part of the team at their new children's residential facility in Co Dublin.
Working in a supervisory role and in collaboration with the Home Manager, you will help guide the team in the delivery of high-quality social care in a safe and therapeutic environment in accordance with regulatory requirements and Ann's policies and procedures.
Principal responsibilities
Assist the home manager in creating and maintaining a caring, safe, stable, and professional environment for both the young people and the staff.
Have clear knowledge and understanding of the National Standards and relevant legislation and how this translates to practice.
Ensure that staff have clear knowledge and understanding of such legislation, policies and procedures.
Undertake the role of Designated Liaison Person (DLP) in supporting staff in their awareness and understanding of their duties as mandated reporters in line with child protection procedures.
Be able to cover on call as and when required.
Support management in ensuring the day-to-day running of the home including appropriate delegation of tasks to staff.
Oversee budgets such as petty cash and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures such as Health & Safety.
Exhibit good attention to detail and excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Attend and facilitate team meetings, including supervision and multi-disciplinary meetings such as Child in Care Reviews.
Complete identified pieces of monitoring work as directed by the home manager.
Oversee, supervise and develop the skills of staff in their daily working practice.
Complete internal audits on key work files to ensure compliance with National Standards and company policies.
Ensure and undertake supervisory responsibilities, including written supervision of care team support workers, within legislative time scales.
Oversee, write and edit all reports submitted for meetings and reviews.
Qualifications Required
Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:
Social Care
Social Work
Health and Social
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Youth & Community
Teaching
Nursing
Social Science
Addiction Counselling
Counselling / Psychotherapy
Family Support
Disability Studies
Applied Behavioural Analysis
Level 8 qualification (Honours degree) or above in one of the following:
Psychology
Experience Required:
At least 3 years relevant experience working in children's residential care (2 years must be at team leader level).
Flexibility to work shifts if required.
Up to date knowledge of legislation surrounding Residential Childcare and Safeguarding.
Experience of multi-disciplinary working with a range of professionals in the industry.
Ability to deliver reports and meet deadlines.
Full driving licence.
Flexible approach to meet business needs.
We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage.
Ann's are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to €50,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
Do you have at least 3 years relevant experience working in children's residential care (2 years must be at team leader level)?
What qualifications do you hold that you believe would make you suited to this role? Please note, this must be to a level 7 or above.
Are you able to travel and work in Co.
Dublin?
Please note this role is not suitable for sponsorship.
Work authorisation:
Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
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