Deputy Home Manager
Duston
£29,120 + £50 per sleep-in
I am looking for a Deputy Children’s Home Manager to support children and young people in a fantastic residential home for children and young people in Duston.
In this role you will:
• Be responsible for providing day to day care for children and young people
• Work as part of a dedicated, ensuring that care teams are maintaining their therapeutic approach and providing direct work with the children
• Lead shifts and manage a staff team
• Assist in leading staff to operate within legal parameters
• Ensure the home is kept to a good standard, including cooking and cleaning and of course safeguarding welfare at all times
• Support the business, clinical and social development of the service
To be successful in the role you will need:
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)
• 4 years’ experience in residential care
• Experience of working with young people who have challenging behaviours
• Experience of leading shifts and being designated in charge in absence of Manager
• Experience of supervising care staff
• The ability to work to a rota, including days, sleep-ins, weekends and statutory holidays
• A full UK Manual driving licence
Further incentives
• Pay increases take place twice a year
• Company Pension
• Probation Bonus
• Ofsted and Appraisal Bonuses
• Paid Training
• Not all inclusive
For more information, please call Elite Care on 01604 879345
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