Route 29 Deputy Manager (2 posts) Grade: 4A2, 43,693 - 46,731 Working hours: 36 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Shape Futures at Salford City Council: Become a Deputy Manager for the Route 29 - No Wrong Door Model Service Are you passionate about creating positive change for young people? Join us and steer the way Salford City Council s innovative Route 29 Service is looking for two dynamic Deputy Managers to assist in leading our No Wrong Door Model Service. This role offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering approach that integrates services and support for young people in our community. If you re a leader who is eager to make a substantial impact on young lives, we need you Our No Wrong Door model will focus on providing a robust and asset based intervention to young people aged 12 17 years who are on the edge of care, in care or at risk of placement instability. We believe that the NWD approach embraces a closer working relationship with adolescents a working with rather than a doing to approach. We feel passionately about being a listening organisation and one where young people do not need to repeat their story to each professional, no matter which agency is involved. Having no preconceived time limits on the duration of support will enable change to happen at a pace that the young person can manage and will have a greater opportunity for sustained improvements and future outcomes. Salford is a thriving cultural, economic and residential location, well known as a channel for academic and business talent. Children get a great start at a wide range of schools, further education colleges and the award-winning University of Salford. The waterfront development at Media City UK makes Salford a major centre of UK media production. Our Hub which provides residential and outreach support, has a dedicated team which includes: Two Deputy Managers Key workers who support young people and their families within the hub and by outreach work in the community Portfolio Leads A Clinical psychologist A Speech and Language therapist An Educational Psychologist Police Officer Two community foster families who work out of the hub and are part of the professional team; and The resilient keyworkers stick with the young person through thick and thin to access the right services at the right time and in the right place to meet their needs. Your Role: As the Deputy Manager, you ll play a crucial role in: Assisting the Route 29 Manager in daily operations, ensuring high standards of care and innovative practice within the outreach service and the respite home. Leading and Mentoring: Supervise and develop a team dedicated to providing therapeutic and holistic care to the children. Implementing Therapeutic Approaches: Use your expertise in therapeutic childcare to foster an environment where every child can thrive. Ensuring Compliance and Quality: Help maintain compliance with all regulatory standards while striving for excellence in care and support. Who We re Looking For: Experienced Supervisor: You have proven experience supervising staff within a children's home setting. Therapeutic Expertise: A strong background in therapeutic approaches to childcare, with a passion for supportive and transformative care. Qualifications: A Level 3 /4 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential. A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent is highly desirable (or willingness to work towards this). Flexible and Committed: Willing to work flexible hours to meet the diverse needs of our service and the young people we support. We are looking for someone who really wants to make a difference. You will need to have extensive experience of working with vulnerable adolescents who have complex needs and present high risk. You will have experience of managing and supervising staff. You will demonstrate our values of Pride, Passion, People and Personal Responsibility to give young people the stability, skills and support to manage their transition to adulthood and independence successfully. Learn, grow and develop as a leader At Salford we re committed to supporting our leaders to grow and from day one we ll support you to succeed as a Salford leader through ongoing learning and development. This will include some core LeadingSalford development and an immediate opportunity to gain a relevant leadership qualification. You can find out more here Salford - Leadership team | greater.jobs Ready to Make a Difference? If you re driven by a desire to impact young lives and ready for a leadership role that offers both challenges and rewards, apply today to become part of our Route 29 team. Join us at Salford City Council s Route 29 Service, where we open doors and change lives. Let s build brighter futures together Salford City Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. If you are interested in improving young people s life chances and working for Salford, and can demonstrate our values of Pride, Passion, People and Personal Responsibility, it really is an exciting time to join us. F or an informal discussion please contact Residential Service Manager Emma Simpson via emma.simpsonsalford.gov.uk We look forward to hearing from you Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently 49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months salary payments at a rate of 12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of 49.50. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. 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