We have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join the team within our Secure Children's Home (Marydale Lodge) based in St Helens.
Role details include :
R ole : Deputy Manager (Childrens services)
Salary : £43,305.41 - £45,614.18
Hours of work : 38 hours per week
Location of role : St Catherines Blackbrook, St Helens.
Benefits
Corporate Medicash scheme
Life Assurance scheme
Pension contributions matched up to 6%
Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programme
EligibilityforBlue Light Card scheme
Professional development and financial support with further education
Free Parking
The Role:
In consultation with the Head of Secure Childrens Care, the Deputy Manager will assist in managing the overall day to day operations of Marydale Lodge. This will include leadership, staff support, maintaining safety and security and decision making within the boundaries of delegated authority and in line with the policies and procedures of Nugent.
Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Manager: Assisting with day-to-day operations, delegating tasks, and ensuring smooth workflows.
Strategic Planning: Contributing to and implementing strategic plans, and making informed decisions.
Team Management: Supervising and coordinating team activities, motivating staff, and ensuring high standards of performance.
Administrative Duties: Handling administrative tasks, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving issues, and implementing solutions.
Communication: Effectively communicating with staff, stakeholders, and clients.
Decision-Making: Making sound decisions, even in the absence of the manager.
Compliance: Ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulations.
The Successful Applicant:
Will be able to demonstrate their ability to showcase our core values in their work with the young people, treating everybody with dignity and showing courage in the face of challenging behaviour.
?Hold a Level 3 Diploma for residential childcare (or equivalent)
Have understanding of policies and regulations which ensure safe running of secure Childrens home
Demonstrate a commitment to support and care for vulnerable and traumatised young people
Demonstrate consistent, supportive and reliable leadership throughout the team
Engage in good child care practice
Recognise and set limits of behaviour and provide controls to traumatised and vulnerable young people.
Handle emotional and physical conflict.
Respond quickly and appropriately to crisis situations and to use initiative
Understand the needs of children and young people
Understand the stages of child development, attachment and impact of trauma
What we offer:
Salary Range - £43,305.41 - £45,614.18
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme
33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Occupational Sickness Scheme
Access to offers and discounts
Recommend a friend scheme
Values Awards
A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
Regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme
Career Progression opportunities
Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service
How to apply
To apply for the role of Deputy Manager please submit your CV and covering letter
Deadline for applications
Closing date for applications will be 4 th May 2025.
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