Residential Children’s Home Deputy Manager
We are seeking a Children’s Home Deputy Manager to work with a forward-thinking non-profit organisation that’s delivered unique support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years.
Position: Residential Children’s Home Deputy Manager
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Job type: Permanent / Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £30,678 - £32,230, depending on skills and experience
Closing Date: Friday 6th December 2024
About the Role
We are looking for a Deputy Manager who can demonstrate effective leadership and people management skills at all times whilst prioritising the care of young people and developing these crucial relationships.
The organisation has a range of residential services, a fostering agency, Staying Close, Staying Connected and services for disabled children and their families. As a trauma-informed organisation, all young people and employees are supported by a highly skilled therapeutic team - and their lifelong offer means that even when young people leave care, they will always be there for them.
Key skills needed include:
NVQ Qualified (Minimum Level 3) in a social care related subject
The ability to inspire and motivate your team and young people within the service
Promote a culture of high standards and excellent performance
A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits:
Free, career-enhancing qualifications
A “golden hello” scheme welcoming you to our services, with £500 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £500 at the six-month mark. (Not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies) (Subject to conditions)
A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed in care services. (subject to conditions)
Annual leave purchase
Additional service-related holiday from 2 years
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company funded medical cash plan
Enhanced sick pay and family friendly leave
Pension salary sacrifice
Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary
Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed)
Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives
The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum
Cycle to Work and Tech scheme
And more
People are our biggest asset. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This will be funded by the organisation.
To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process.
About the organisation
The employer is a forward-thinking non-profit organisation that has delivered unique support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years. Co-production with staff, young people and families is at the very heart of everything they do.
With low staff turnover and vacancy rates, they have over 90% good and outstanding gradings across their services and deliver great outcomes for our young people. Our ambition is to grow and build even further - creating an environment where people can develop their talent and see the difference they make. You could be part of this.
You may have experience in roles such as Registered Manager, Children’s Home Manager, Children’s Residential Services, Services Lead, Services Manager, Deputy Services Manager, Leadership, Children, Children in Care, Children’s Care Services, Care Head, Head of Service, Head of Care, Care, Children’s Social Care etc. #INDSCP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation