Darrell Frost
Nottingham
Summary
Deputy Manager with 28 years experience in the care sector; 23 years in management; 12 years working with children & young people; and current home Outstanding (3 years running). Strong written and verbal communication; analytical skills and knowledge of regulations / standards developed through time as a manager.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Manager
Aspris
, Nottinghamshire
02.2013 - Current
- 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating (current & previous 2 years)
- Lead & manage staff & resources to exceed regulatory standards
- Support the Registered Manager in ensuring the welfare & progression of young people
- Maintain quality standards & foster professional relationships
- Provide guidance, support, supervisions & training to continually improve & develop team
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures & regulations, including safeguarding as DSL and HSE
- Drive innovation & deliver value for young people
- Report writing: reg 45 / LAC review / PEPs / Placement Plans / Risk Assessments / Chronologies / supervisions & appraisals / monthly
- Liaise with outside agencies & providers
- Support with budgets, petty cash, equipment & records
- Support young people on day-to-day living
- Manage team rota and annual leave
Registered Manager
Castle Care
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01.2007 - 12.2012
- Registered with CQC for young adults with learning disabilities
- Lead & managed team of 14
- Managed team & resources to exceed regulatory standards
- Ensure welfare & safeguarding of service users
- Provide guidance, support, supervisions & training to continually improve & develop team
- Drive innovation & deliver value for service users
- Report writing: reviews / placement plans / monthly
- Manage budgets, equipment, and records
- Carried out investigations, evaluating evidence
- Provided management support for other homes as required
NVQ Assessor / IV / Tutor / Trainer
TNG Training Provider
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
04.2004 - 12.2006
- Train staff to achieve NVQ L2/L3 Health & Social Care
- Observations
- Written report & verbal feedback to learners / RMs
- Set and mark assignments
- Train & internally verify other NVQ Assessors
- Deliver NVQ module training for group classes
- Manage own diary, visits & observations
Senior Care Co-ordinator
The Manor Nursing Home
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
09.1999 - 04.2004
- Managed residential residents
- Liaise with external agencies / family members / social workers
- Implemented & updated policies
Care Assistant / Senior Care Assistant
Spring Lane Nursing Home
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
05.1997 - 09.1999
- Shift leading
- Supervisions
- Manage rota
Education
Diploma - Leadership for Health & Social Care and CYP Services - CYP Residential Management
Wakefield College
12.2013 - 12.2015
NVQ Level 4 - Registered Manager (Adults)
TNG
04.2007 - 01.2009
Level 4 Certificate in Internal Verifying -
TNG
09.2005 - 04.2006
Level 4 Certificate in Further Education Teaching -
Basford College
01.2005 - 10.2005
A1 Level 3 - Assessors Qualification
TNG
04.2004 - 07.2005
Key skills Level 2 - Numeracy, Literacy, IT, Working With Others, Improving Own Learning, Problem Solving
TNG
01.2003 - 12.2003
NVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care (Adults)
TNG
01.2003 - 12.2003
GCSEs - 9 GCSE's Grades B-E (C English, D Maths)
The Wheldon
09.1994 - 06.1996
Skills
- Regulation / standards knowledge in children social care
- Communication
- Problem solving / analysis
- Time management
- Leadership
Interests/hobbies
- Theatre
- Travel
- Meeting new people
- Eating out / food
- Walking & swimming
References
Available on request
Timeline
Diploma - Leadership for Health & Social Care and CYP Services - CYP Residential Management
Wakefield College
12.2013 - 12.2015
Deputy Manager
Aspris
02.2013 - Current
NVQ Level 4 - Registered Manager (Adults)
TNG
04.2007 - 01.2009
Registered Manager
Castle Care
01.2007 - 12.2012
Level 4 Certificate in Internal Verifying -
TNG
09.2005 - 04.2006
Level 4 Certificate in Further Education Teaching -
Basford College
01.2005 - 10.2005
NVQ Assessor / IV / Tutor / Trainer
TNG Training Provider
04.2004 - 12.2006
A1 Level 3 - Assessors Qualification
TNG
04.2004 - 07.2005
Key skills Level 2 - Numeracy, Literacy, IT, Working With Others, Improving Own Learning, Problem Solving
TNG
01.2003 - 12.2003
NVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care (Adults)
TNG
01.2003 - 12.2003
Senior Care Co-ordinator
The Manor Nursing Home
09.1999 - 04.2004
Care Assistant / Senior Care Assistant
Spring Lane Nursing Home
05.1997 - 09.1999
GCSEs - 9 GCSE's Grades B-E (C English, D Maths)
The Wheldon
09.1994 - 06.1996
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