Deputy Children's Home Manager

SGS Care Ltd; Durham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential child care is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager for a Children's Home in Nottingham. You will support a dedicated team and lead initiatives promoting children's development and well-being while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Excellent benefits, including training and development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Fully funded development pathway

Pension contribution

Private medical cover

Cashback healthcare plan

Discounted gym memberships

Life Assurance of 2 times the salary

Access to various discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Deputy or Assistant Manager in Residential Child Care.
• Full understanding of safeguarding children.
• Valid UK driving licence for manual vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Residential Support Workers.
• Create a safe environment for children to thrive.
• Coach and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with care plans.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Passion for Child Care

IT Proficiency

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Title: Deputy Manager

Service: Children's Home

Salary: Up to £38,000

This role is based at a Children's Residential Home in Nottingham

The role of Assistant Manager is ideally suited to an :

1. Assistant Manager,
2. Deputy Manager or
3. Experienced Senior Residential Support worker who is looking for the next step in their career in residential child care.

When you join our client you can expect:

• Hours of Work: Your hours of work are 40 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• 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.
• 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
• Life Assurance: of 2 times the salary
• Discounts: A range of discount schemes with access to savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure outlets, including local businesses following feedback from our employees

Your role during a child’s time with us...

• 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 by a Registered Manager, Head of Care, Operations Manager, and a team of multi-disciplinary experts.
• 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 3 to 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.

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.

SGS Care and our client are equal opportunities employers committed to safeguarding children, following Safer Recruitment practices. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary background checks, governed by regulation, including obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, and professional and personal references.

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