Our client is looking for a Residential Children's Deputy Manager in Preston to assistant the registered manager in supporting the staff and enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Ensuring that each young person has an allocated key worker

* Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation.

* Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people.

* Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.

* Assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive.

* Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place.

* Working in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.

* Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally.

* Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews

Hours, Compensation, and Interview Process:

* Salary depends on experience and qualifications £14.52-£15.24.

* Shift pattern 9-5 Mon-Fri

* Initial interview conducted over Teams with the Home Manager, lasting approximately 40 minutes to an hour. Feedback provided same day or few days later.

* Successful candidates proceed to a 6-day induction across 5 areas. Travel, accommodation, and meals covered for candidates living over an hour away.

* Full payment for the 6-day induction in addition to the first month's pay.

* Full UK driving license.

* Must have 1 years' experience of looking after children.

· Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare/Children and Young Peoples workforce

If this is something you may be interested in, please apply now or to find out more information please call us on (phone number removed)