Deputy Manager - Griffin House (SICS)
- Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent
- £44,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A reputable Welsh care provider is seeking a dedicated and experienced
- Registered Manager to lead and manage a children's home. The core purpose of this role is to lead an excellent, ethical, and inclusive service that meets the individual needs of children, promotes their well-being, and ensures the highest standards of care are met.
- You will be responsible for all aspects of the home's operations, ensuring full compliance with company policies, Social Care Wales standards, and the RISCA Regulations for Registered Children's Homes.
- Leadership & Staff Management
- Lead, manage, and support the staff team on a daily basis, promoting best practice and good conduct.
- Oversee staff development, including induction, training, coaching, and mentoring. This includes oversight of new staff completing the All Wales induction framework.
- Implement and manage effective supervision and appraisal processes for all staff, providing constructive feedback and addressing any performance issues.
- Create a positive workplace culture where staff can share good practice, raise concerns, and contribute to decision-making.
- Child-Centred Care & Safeguarding
- Act as the designated Safeguarding Officer for the home, with a full understanding of local safeguarding protocols.
- Ensure all practice is child-centred, actively promoting dignity, respect, and the participation of children in their own care planning.
- Oversee the creation, implementation, and regular review of individual care plans, behavioural management plans, and pathway plans for each child.
- Demonstrate full competency in all aspects of risk assessment, including those related to behaviour, activities, and health and safety.
- This is a full-time,
- 40-hour per week position.
- A flexible approach is essential, as the role requires providing on-call support and covering additional hours according to the needs of the business.
- Ensure the service is fully compliant with RISCA regulations and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) framework.
- Maintain accurate, high-quality records and reports, ensuring they are completed on time and adhere to legal requirements for confidentiality and data protection.
- Continuously monitor practice within the home to ensure agreed care plans are being followed and standards are consistently met.
- To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or a Level 4 with a prior QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care CYP).
- A sound knowledge of RISCA regulations, the CIW inspection framework, and relevant Children's Acts.
- Current registration with Social Care Wales.
- Registration with the DBS Update Service.
- A clean, manual UK driving licence.