Overview
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people?
The Home:
The home offers a warm and welcoming place for children and young people to live, and our teams to work in. The home is designed to provide a secure and supportive environment for children and young people who are unable to live with their families. Our aim is to create a home away from home, where children can grow, develop, and heal from their past experiences. We are committed to providing high-quality care, educational support and encouragement and emotional support to every child in our care.
The Role:
Deputy Manager required to join a team in running a residential children’s home supporting a child – 1 bed service.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Manager in the day to day running of the home, ensuring a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for the children in our care. The Deputy Manager is expected to deputise in the absence of the Manager, and ensuring high standards are maintained. The Deputy Manager will be crucial in guiding and developing the homes team, hence has an extremely crucial role in staff development, consistency and quality of practice, rota management, the recruitment, retention, and management of staff.
It is essential that the Deputy Manager acts as a role model to all residential staff in terms of professional conduct and expected standards of practice delivery.
Additionally, as a Deputy Manager you will play a vital role in the day-to-day care and support of our children and young people. You will provide a nurturing and stable environment, ensuring their safety and well-being. Your responsibilities will include providing emotional support, assisting with daily activities, promoting positive behaviour, and coordinating with other professionals involved in the child’s care.
Benefits:
- 28-day annual leave with 1 day added each year.
- Performance Bonus
- £1200 per year on call (1 week in 5)
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities (level 5 qualifications paid for by the company)
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (2 on 4 off) with the chance to grow and develop into a aspiring manager..
Apply below to be considered for this role and a member of our dedicated recruitment team will be in contact with you.
