Deputy Home Manager

Cambian Group Plc; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free DBS check

Free parking

Free meals on shift

Company vehicle to use when in work

Professional development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

CareTech looks for a Deputy Home Manager to join our residential home in Telford. The home supports children with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and challenging behaviours, and operates with a person-centred approach to unlock each child’s potential.

We require experience in residential childcare, a Level 4 qualification inChildren’s & Young People or equivalent, and a full manual driving licence. You should be able to work unsociable hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in Residential Childcare Environment (good literacy, safeguarding)
• Driver licence is essential for travel during shifts

Skills

Experience in Residential Childcare

Driver license

Education

Level 4 Children’s and Young People or equivalent

Job description

Residential Deputy Manager

Telford - Full Manual Drivers Licence essential

Make Every Day Extraordinary

At Inspire it is imperative and important that our children enjoy new and varied experiences that encourage them to be the best version of themselves and that any disability is not seen as a barrier but an opportunity for inspirational outside the box thinking.

We hold a belief that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children are part of the community, enjoying all that this offers including celebrations, events and fundraising.

Our teams are fully committed to Inspire's goals, they understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Home Manager to join our home in Telford . The home is rated Good in all areas with OFSTED and has an excellent reputation with the local authorities. The home can accommodate up to 6 Young people, all the Children & Young People we support have a learning disabilities, Autism, epilepsy and can display some associated behaviours. Many of our children (not all) are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate with us through different methods such as picture boards, Smartbox devices and Makaton.

Our guiding principles are:

Integrity, it is the foundation of what we do. A nurturing approach to our young people and staff and a passion that will drive your commitment to achieve the very best for our children.
Bringing our plans to life will be challenging and intense but, with enthusiasm, creativity and a hands on approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none.

Essential

• Experience in Residential Childcare Environment
• Level 4 Children’s and Young People or equivalent
• Driver (company provide a car during working hours)
• Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends)

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
• Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

Reward and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid induction programme
• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Face to face therapeutic training
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic
• Free DBS check
• Free parking
• Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
• *Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – earn £1,000 per referral
• Pension scheme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Company vehicle to use when in work
• CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants.
• Being part of one of the UK’s leading specialist therapeutic providers.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.