Deputy Manager

Caretech; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapeutic care provider in Dewsbury is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support young people with learning disabilities and autism. The role includes working unsociable hours and employing various communication methods to foster independence and confidence in the children. Benefits include a competitive salary, a car during work hours, and access to extensive training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid induction programme

Dedicated learning and development programmes

Free DBS check

Free meals on shift

Qualifications

• Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends).
• Friendly, passionate and caring nature.
• Person Centred approach allowing children to explore their strengths.

Responsibilities

• Join our home in Dewsbury and support young people with learning disabilities.
• Utilise various communication methods with children.
• Empower children to control their lives.

Skills

Experience in Residential Childcare Environment

Positive, pleasant and approachable

Empowering others

Innovative methods

Education

Level 3 Children’s and Young People or equivalent

Tools

Driver (company provides a car during working hours)

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Home Manager to join our home in Dewsbury. 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 5 Young people; all the Children & Young People we support have a learning disability, 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in Residential Childcare Environment
• Level 3 Children’s and Young People or equivalent
• Driver (company provides a car during working hours)
• Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends)
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
• Person Centred, allowing our children to explore and utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

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 topics
• 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 & friends grants
• Being part of one of the UK's leading specialist therapeutic providers