Deputy Manager- Children’s Home- North Kensington (W10)
Salary: £31,716
40 hours per week including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Duration: permanent position
We have a fantastic development opportunity to join our Children’s Homes in North Kensington.
Starting salary of £34,436 as Deputy Manager, and up to £50,000 as Registered Manager.
About Us
We are a leading charity for children and young people, proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes, and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We place young people at the center of everything we do, providing positive life experiences for those unable to sustain placements in their parental or foster homes.
The successful candidate will have:
* Two years’ recent experience of working with children/young people who are at risk in a residential or community-based setting.
* Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent; and a commitment to complete Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management in residential care within 2 years of starting.
* Ability to develop appropriate one-to-one relationships with young people and employ mentoring skills that empower young people to achieve their goals.
* Numeracy skills to manage budgets efficiently and contribute to the budgetary process.
* An understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of residential services for children and young people.
* Awareness of issues facing young people such as bullying, gangs, and exploitation and how these impact behavior.
* Ability to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays and undertake sleep-ins.
* Ability and willingness to be part of an on-call rota overseeing multiple Homes.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Team Leaders, and the team of residential staff.
Key aspects of the role:
* To assist the manager in safeguarding and ensuring every child and young person receives high-quality care as measured by Ofsted.
* To assist the manager in the management of the home, including the staff, external relationships, the budget, the resources, and the fabric of the building.
In return we offer:
* Starting salary of £34,436 per annum.
* Real opportunities to develop your career and become a Registered Manager.
* A friendly working environment, a fun, open, and honest culture.
* 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
* Industry-leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s rights and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, and social pedagogy.
* Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity, and company sick scheme.
* UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
* BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice, and legal support.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
* Discretionary funded training programs.
* Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
* Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,716.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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