Deputy Head of Residential RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assisting the Director of Residential- to be responsible for the Operational Management of residential care and to assist with strategic planning Reporting to the Director of Residential on all matters arising within the Operational Management of residential care. Deputising for the Director of Residential in Operational Management of residential care when they are not on duty. Prime Function: To assist the Director of Residential to safeguard and promote the health and wellbeing of the students, ensuring that they are cared for and supported by a team of professional care staff, following the guidelines as laid down by the Children Act 1989 and other legislation, the current National Minimum Care Standards for Residential Special Schools, Keeping Children Safe in Education, Professional Care Practice and NCW''s Policies and Procedures. Leadership - Deputy Head of Care. Operational Management: Staff: To support the Director of Care in ensuring compliance with NCW policies and procedures and meeting all OFSTED regulations, including, Keeping Children Safe in Education and National Minimum Standards. Managing the Residential Site Leaders to support their teams effectively. To deputise for the Director of Care in their absence. The role requires being on call weekends and evenings, when on shift, and having managerial responsibilities with an oversight of the campus. To safeguard and promote the welfare and development of the young