Deputy Manager
Bright Futures, Inspired By You.
Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity in our homes across the West Midlands for a Deputy Manager to join our team in upholding our standards of care, fostering growth, and inspiring positive change.
We are a dedicated team committed to providing a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for young people. Our focus is on promoting their well-being, helping them achieve their potential and ensuring their voices are heard.
Responsibilities:
* Work with the Residential Manager, ensuring the home aligns with our values and standards in their absence.
* Provide guidance and leadership to the team, aiding in their professional development and individual growth.
* Oversee colleague management, including appraisals, supervision and training adherence.
* Manage health and safety protocols, risk assessments and ensure all necessary training is completed.
* You will need to be open to working in a reflective manner and deliver relationship-based, person centred care as part of a small team. This will involve a combination of day, evening, night, weekend and bank holiday working.
* Financial Management of the home
* Environment Management
* Quality Assurance
* Upholding professional Care Practices
Qualifications and Experience:
* We require a Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce qualification for this role.
* You will need at least 1 years' experience of Senior Support Work in a Childrens Residential setting.
Skills and Attributes:
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting well-being
Benefits:
* Real Living Wage employer
* Competitive pay rates
* Christmas bonus
* Blue Light Card
* Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral! *
* Financial wellbeing service
* Life Assurance
* Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
* Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
* Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
* Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
* Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
* Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
* Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.
* Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
* Supportive management and senior leaders.
* High quality CPD opportunities.
* Free eye checks.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, fostering a supportive environment, and leading a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.
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