Overview
Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?At Fair Ways we believe in making a difference through passionate care, support and education. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do; we measure our wealth by the difference we make, rather than the profit we make. Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering fostering, education, residential and family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year.
Where and when do we need you?As a leading provider of Supported Living homes, we are actively seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for our home in Southampton. Join us and lead a team that empowers young adults to navigate the path towards independence and success.
Role and responsibilities
Our Post-16 supported living provision consists of a collection of small family homes and can accommodate a number of residents at a time. Each young person has their own private room and shared access to communal areas. Our aim is to provide stability, consistency and acceptance, with the emphasis on young adults being responsible for themselves.
- Day to Day Operations: be responsible for the day to day running of the home including oversight of our young people and their wellbeing, ensuring that staff are supported and confident in their roles, managing training, Health & Safety, quality assurance and improvement and strategy ensuring all areas are compliant with regulations, policies & procedures.
- Leadership and Supervision: lead a team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal of caring for and supporting each resident. Provide line management to a number of direct reports offering reflective supervisions, guidance and support as part of effective professional development.
- Keeping young people safe: monitor good practice within the home and ensure safe working practices within Child Protection procedures; manage safeguarding issues in accordance with Fair Ways Policies and Procedures to keep children and vulnerable adults safe from harm for the duration of their accommodation.
- Being a Trauma Informed professional: use our industry recognised RiiSE training to deliver trauma informed responses through the individualised use of therapeutic and, where appropriate, physical intervention to support young people during times of crisis.
- Occupancy Management: work with the Service Manager to maintain occupancy levels and effectively manage staffing requirements for the home, including screening referrals and placement oversight.
- Multi Agency Working: support the Registered Manager in ensuring a high-quality service, deputising at multi-agency meetings, leading on oversight of young people’s pathways in line with Ofsted standards and regulations.
- Budget Management: hold responsibility for the financial stability of the home through budget planning and financial management, in partnership with accounts, with regular reviews to ensure financial risk is managed.
This role is offered on a 37.5 hour per week basis, Monday to Friday.
Requirements and qualifications
All candidates must have a full driving license and access to a car (each home will have unit vehicles as a first option). Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS); the disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.
You and your specialisms
Required
Management roles within frontline services are key to achieving our mission of making a difference through passionate care, support and education. You will be required to have, or be working towards, the following qualification levels and/or experience:
- Experience in working with young people aged 16-25, promoting independence.
- Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management or equivalent (or working towards).
- Experience in a management or deputy management role with the ability to lead and direct a team and continuously improve service delivery.
Benefits and career support
Become a part of our community – we can’t wait to meet you!
- Exciting Opportunities: staff rewards including prizes and recognition schemes.
- Work-Life Balance: holiday accrual and option to purchase additional holidays.
- Health and Support: health plan and Employee Assistance Scheme, with optional early salary access.
- Growth and Development: education grant up to master’s level and leadership courses.
- Wellbeing: team-building, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym memberships and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Recognition and Rewards: annual staff awards and long service awards, pension scheme, and Blue Light Card eligibility.
- Supportive Community: diverse, inclusive workplace.
Note: Benefits may differ depending on contract type.
Next steps
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to embark on an incredible journey, apply today and help shape brighter futures at Fair Ways.
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