Deputy Manager x 2 (Sylva Gardens)

We are passionate about working together to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people to 'have the best life possible' by providing them with a supportive and homely environment that is centred on their individual needs. This will be achieved by putting the child / young person at the centre of all support planning and developing strategies that will enable the child/young person to develop skills in all aspects of their life to give them independence and feel included in their communities based on what is important to them.

As the deputy manager you will be accountable for the operational supervision of the team of residential support workers within in the residential home for children.

One of the key areas of responsibility will be to ensure that you promote, and value 'Active Support', 'Positive Behaviour Support' and the 'Reduction of Restrictive Practices' approaches as a central method of enabling children and young people to engage more in their daily lives; building strong relationships with those surrounding them, developing independent living skills and becoming active members within their communities through delivering high quality care.

As the deputy manager you will be required to support the registered manager to:
• Manage the delivery of operational responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with the standards within the regulated service.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with the SSWBA.

The deputy manager will be responsible for supervising the staff team to ensure:

They put the children and young people's needs at the centre of their care and ensure they have voice and control overreaching the outcomes that help them achieve wellbeing.

That children and young people using the service are empowered to become more involved in the design and delivery of the service by putting in place communication systems bespoke to the child / young person that will give the child / young person a clear voice on what is important to them.

You will be expected to:
Be responsible for ensuring that the day to day running of the service is delivered in a manner which results in continuous improvement in the service so that children and young people are supported to achieve all they can; they are provided with the right support at the right time; they are safe and are protected from abuse.

Provide a positive role model to all team members in relation to conduct within the workplace and give every member of their team the support that they require to do their work in a way that plays to their strengths.

Communicate and maintain positive relationships with the children/young people, their families, social workers, and other professionals on a day-to-day basis as required and build two-way relationships based on trust, openness, honesty, and respect within the boundaries of the role.

Provide workplace supervision and guidance for support workers and ensuring that they work safely and in a manner that meets the standards that are required of a Social Care Worker within the Social Care Wales Code of Conduct.

What we are looking for from you:
To have the QCF Level 3 in leadership children and young people or equivalent NVQ in order to register with Social Care Wales as a children's residential worker.

To have the ability to attain City and Guilds Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care.

At least 5 years' experience and knowledge of working with children/young people, including those with complex needs and behaviour that challenges

Manager details for informal discussion:

Fiona Dennison, Section Manager (01492 577772 / fiona.dennison@conwy.gov.uk)

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for 1 post and essential for 1 post. We are committed to our Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either Language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

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