Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Job: To deliver high standards of care, protection and support to young
people with learning disabilities and related complex needs by facilitating
their physical, psychological, emotional and recreational development.
Tasks/Duties and Responsibilities
To
assist the Registered Manager in ensuring that the Home meets the standards and
expectations of its Statement of Purpose
To
assist the Registered Manager and take charge of the home in the Managers
absence
To
safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people and to ensure that the
quality of care provided is consistent with Standards.
To
assist in the establishing and maintenance of a competent, motivated and
confident staff team and to offer leadership, managerial direction, guidance
and support to the staff team
To
ensure that the Homes policies and procedures are adhered to and that
resources are managed effectively.
To
monitor systems for the efficient administration of the Home and to ensure that
the fabric of the Home, equipment, appliances and grounds are maintained to the
highest order in accordance with Health and Safety requirements
To
liaise on behalf of the Registered Manager, with Local Authorities, School,
Health and other professionals to achieve best outcomes for young people as
directed by the Registered Manager
To
actively promote the Homes equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice
policies
To
ensure that all young people are registered with relevant medical services and
that they attend to all their appointments
To
monitor medication administration records for all young people and carryout unplanned
audits of medication in the home as directed by the Registered Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities
Responsible
for supervising the staff team and carrying out supervision sessions as requested
by the Registered Manager
To
ensure that all key workers are effectively conducting key work sessions and maintaining
all case records up to date.
Equal Opportunities
All young people are
equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Deputy
Managers are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for
challenging any behavior or practice which discriminates against any young
person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender,
sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
To meet the needs of the
young people through:
Ensuring
that each young person has a plan which reflects their care, education, social,
emotional, cultural, and therapeutic and health needs.
To
ensure that the placement plan is regularly reviewed as directed by the Registered
Manager
Assist
the Registered Manager in allocating a Key Worker and a Co-Key Worker where
necessary, for each person with the principal responsibility of implementing
the Care Plan.
Establishing
and monitoring high quality standards of care in line with Standards and the
Homes Statement of Purpose and developing quality assurance measures to ensure
these standards are maintained.
Monitoring
systems in which the young people are consulted about the quality of care they
receive.
Working
in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and
promote the welfare of young people
Attending
and contributing to our young peoples care planning and review meetings as directed
by the Registered Manager
To manage a staff team through:
Ensuring
a high level of staff retention.
Assist
the Registered Manager in developing a management style which balances the need
to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the
opportunity to contribute to decision making.
To
assist with on-call duties.
Ensuring
that all new staff receive a proper induction to the Home in line with Business
policy.
Ensuring
that each member of staff has a supervision contract and receives supervisions
in a frequent and timely manner
Ensuring
that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
Ensuring
that each member of staff receives regular reviews during their probationary
period.
Attend
team meetings to facilitate communication and provide opportunities for
consultation and staff development.
Reporting
and assisting the Manager in resolving issues of staff motivation and morale
Reporting
and assisting the Manager in issues in relation to conduct and competence of
staff.
Promoting
personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of
duties and responsibilities.
To monitor systems which ensure the effective allocation of
resources through:
Ensuring
adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home as directed by the Registered
Manager
Ensuring
that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly
monitored.
Ensuring
that the Business vehicle(s) are clean and regularly maintained and not damaged
Monitoring
closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds)
and taking remedial action where necessary.
To promote the efficient and effective operation of the
Home through:
Developing
in consultation with children, adults and staff routines in relation to all
aspects of care.
Clarifying
expectations in relation to maintaining the Home in a clean and orderly
condition.
Monitor recording
systems in place and ensure that they comply with required standards.
Attending
to all administration issues in relation to the Home as delegated by the Registered
Manager and/or in their absence.
General
To
receive training appropriate to role and maintain an up to date training profile
To
maintain up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for
residential care and communicate this to staff as appropriate.
To
undertake any other Managerial duties as may be delegated by the Registered Manager.
.
Special Conditions
This post requires the Deputy
Manager to do varying shifts, which include early morning and late evening work
and an on call rota system. The post holder also is required to work weekends
as part of a rota and Bank Holidays.
On occasions you may be
requested to change your rota at a given notice to ensure the contingencies of
the service are covered. This may also include covering at short notice in an
emergency situation.
In accordance with the
guidelines on Health and Safety, to accept responsibility for working within
these guidelines and reporting any concerns to the Registered Manager.
This post requires the
holder to have a clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check at all
times. Changes to personal circumstances which may effect this must be notified
to the Registered Manager immediately.
To undertake such other
duties appropriate to the business needs of the post.
Personal:
To
take responsibility for own professional development.
Keep
abreast of good practice, Business policy and procedures in order to develop
skills, knowledge and experience and to undertake all mandatory training.
To
make use of regular professional supervision.
To undertake and feedback on relevant training
courses
Hours
and Annual Leave
A
flexible 24-hour rota system is worked including evenings and weekends.
Holiday
entitlement: 28 days holiday per year including statutory Bank Holidays.
Place
of Work
Deputy
Managers place of work will depend upon their specific home; however, they may
be expected to help out in one of the other business residential homes.
Probation
Period
This position is subject to successful completion
of six months probation period. The Registered Manager in consultation
with the Responsible Individual may terminate or reverse the appointment as a
result of poor performance/incompetence or any such practice not befitting a Deputy
Manager.
This
is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the
practice of the Business to periodically examine employees job
