Trainee Manager
Location: Cuddington
Salary: £34,872
Hours: Includes shift work – Ave 40hrs per week over the course of a month.
We are currently looking for a devoted and ambitious Trainee Manager that is committed to helping children and young people and thirsty to develop an up and coming Children’s Service. The ideal candidate will have experience as a senior or team leader in residential childcare and are now looking to progress. The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced management team to develop skills and knowledge to go on to manage their own home within Eden Children Services as the company grows.
Eden Children Service is based in the Cuddington area where we have a home which provides care and therapeutic support for children and young people aged 8-17 years.
Key Duties
* Deputise in the absence of the Home Manager
* Be actively involved in team development and training
* Supervise Therapeutic Support Workers
* Assist the Home Manager in day to day duties
* Assist in maintaining high standards of care
* Providing exceptional high levels of care when required
* Supervise staff on your shift line
* Assisting with supervision
* Communicating effectively and building strong relationships that empower children and young people to grow and develop
* Ensuring that the environment is safe, supportive and enjoyable
* Helping develop their learning and social skills wherever possible
Skills and Qualifications:
We are looking for a highly motivated, hard-working child-centred person who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with. At least three years previous experience in residential childcare, preferably in a similar role, and a Level 3 in Childcare is a must. You will require excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. You will be required to work closely with the manager and at times may be required to produce reports, contact social workers or manage and lead the staff team and young people. For these reasons, we are looking for the right person who is both professional, caring, and has the right professional attitude. While the work is rewarding, it is also very challenging, and therefore you must be able to work well under stress and in difficult situations.
Successful candidates must be:
* Willing to go the extra mile
* Ability to drive (company cars when on shift)
* Minimum three years’ experience in Residential Childcare
* Have a QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent and prepared to do Level 5
* Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible
* Able to support and supervise Therapeutic Support Workers within the home
* Excellent communication skills (in record keeping, with colleagues and young people)
* Resilient under pressure and able to cope in stressful situations
* Have a creative and supportive approach to meet the needs of the children and young people
* Ability to work on a rota pattern including weekends and bank holidays
In return, Eden Children Services offers competitive rates of pay, a flexible approach to working, and genuine possibilities to progress and develop a career in childcare through ongoing professional development and support.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check (paid for by iBC Children’s Services).
Eden Children Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £34,872.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (required)
Work Location: In person
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