Deputy Care Manager

Vetro Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a passionate Deputy Care Manager to support daily operations and supervise a staff team. The role involves ensuring high standards of care for young people aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. Candidates must have an NVQ or QCF Level 3, experience in a similar role, and a Full UK Driving Licence. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive training, and multiple benefits including annual leave and discounts.

Benefits

Free meals whilst on shift

Casual dress code

Company pension

28 days of annual leave

Access to discounts for shopping outlets

Comprehensive Training Package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Deputy Manager or a Senior in a Children's Residential Support Work environment is ESSENTIAL.
• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence to transport young people.
• Must be over the age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Support the management to run a successful staff team and day-to-day operations.
• Assist in the supervision of junior staff.
• Induct new staff into the home procedure and culture.
• Ensure high standards of care for the young people's needs.
• Assist in writing and maintaining placement and risk management plans.
• Support young people in daily activities and promote independence.

Skills

NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Residential Services

Experience in a Children's Residential Support Work environment

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

I have an AMAZING opportunity for someone to step into a Deputy Manager's role within a children's residential home in the Shrewsbury area.

Your role will be to support the manager in the day-to-day running of the service, which supports young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) within an established provider that puts quality and the outcomes of the people they support at the very forefront of what they do.

Are you a PASSIONATE and INSPIRATIONAL senior support worker within children's residential services looking for a move into a Deputy Manager role?

Job Title

Deputy Care Manager

Salary

£34,118.80 to £38,341.60 inclusive of sleep ins

Location

Shrewsbury

Hours

Full-time / Permanent

Benefits

• Free meals whilst on shift
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• 28 days of annual leave
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management to run a successful staff team and all day-to-day operations of the home
• To assist the management team with the supervision of junior staff
• Inducting new staff into the home procedure and culture
• Ensuring the highest standards of care for the young people's physical, behavioural and emotional needs.
• Assist senior staff with the writing and maintenance of placement and risk management plans
• Support young people in daily activities, including family contact, attending local clubs, and promoting independence and social behaviour.

Requirements

• NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Residential Services or equivalent is ESSENTIAL
• Experience as a Deputy Manager or a Senior in a Children's Residential Support Work environment is ESSENTIAL
• You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence, as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time
• You must be over the age of 21
• Willingness to work towards or already completed the Level 5

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD, whilst developing your career path within health & social care as a Deputy Care Manager, this is the job for you! Click apply today!!

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