Job Title: Deputy Manager
Provision: Children's Home, 7 to 17, EBD 2 Bed
Salary: Up to £35,000
Working Hours: Working 4 days per week, 8 am to 8 pm, with the Occasional Weekend
Location: Newcastle
Reporting to: Registered Manager
The role of Assistant Manager is ideally suited to an:
1. Assistant Manager /Deputy Manager
2. Experienced Senior Residential Support worker who is looking for the next step in their career
When you join our client, you can expect:
* Hours of Work: 48 hours per week, working 4 shifts per week
* Holiday: 33 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays, with additional leave for continuous service
* Training Academy: Fully funded development pathway to your Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, if required, alongside a comprehensive programme of skills and career development opportunities as soon as you want to start.
* Your Wellbeing: Excellent health and wellbeing benefits via Aviva, including private medical cover, an employee assistance programme; a cash back healthcare plan that offers discounts on optical, dental, and a range of complimentary therapies; 24/7 access to a virtual GP, and other lifestyle apps to support your wellbeing; discounted gym memberships.
* Pension: Company pension contribution
Your role during a child’s time with the client:
You will form part of an experienced, professional team around a child and achieve amazing results through a unique approach to residential care, education, and therapy.
As the Assistant Manager you will be supported in your role by a Registered Manager, and a team of multi-disciplinary experts including education specialists, therapists, and assessment leads.
Together with the Registered Manager, you will create a safe space for children to develop, learn, and flourish. You will coach, mentor, and supervise a team of Residential and Senior Residential Support Workers supporting 4 children in 1 home to ensure they are fully supported to be the best that they can be, ensuring the children’s placement plans are communicated to and understood.
As the Deputy, you will also be responsible for the rotas, including self-managing your working week.
Do you have these qualities?
* Experience and skills gained from a previous role as a Deputy or Assistant Manager or Senior Residential Support Worker in the Residential Child Care sector
* Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent
* A full understanding of safeguarding children
* Confident when supervising care teams and offering leadership and support in a proactive and effective way
* A good knowledge of the legislation relating to residential childcare
* Passion, drive, and resilience when supporting our children who present emotional and behavioural challenges
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* IT proficient and the desire to learn new skills
* A full, valid, UK driving licence for manual vehicles.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
Their commitment to safeguarding:
Our client is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in their care. Therefore, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
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