Needs to hold a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Children s Care as a minimum and hold a full UK Driving Licence Shift work between 9.30am and 11pm, across Mon-Sun, typically 1 shift on, 2 days off in between, plus ad-hoc on call responsibilities Main Purpose of the Job: To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with National Minimum Standards 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. Duties and Responsibilities To meet the needs of children through: • 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 i