Deputy Manager

CareTech Group; Leek; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist therapeutic provider is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to lead a home in Leek. The role involves supporting children with learning disabilities and implementing innovative care strategies. You'll ensure each child enjoys a nurturing environment, promoting their strengths and community participation.

Benefits

Paid induction programme

Dedicated learning and development programmes

Face-to-face therapeutic training

Free DBS check

Free meals on shift

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Qualifications

• UK manual driver licence essential.
• Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights, and weekends).
• Friendly, passionate, and caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with learning disabilities and communicate through various methods.
• Implement our guiding principles, ensuring a nurturing and integrity-based environment.
• Drive company vehicle for work-related duties.

Skills

Integrity

Creativity

Experience in Residential Childcare Environment

Person-centred approach

Education

Level 3 Children’s and Young People

Job description

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Qualifications and full UK manual Driver Licence essential.

At Inspire, it is imperative that our children enjoy new and varied experiences that encourage them to be the best version of themselves. We believe that any disability is not 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 it 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 Leek. 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 of whom have learning disabilities, Autism, epilepsy, and may display some associated behaviors. Many of our children (not all) are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate through 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, with 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.
• 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)

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 and utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

Reward and Benefits

• Paid induction programme
• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Face-to-face therapeutic training
• Access to a wide range of free online courses on various topics
• Free DBS check
• Free parking
• Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
• *Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – earn £1,000 per referral
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• 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

Interested? Apply today!

All applications and CVs received are reviewed daily.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, including a check against the barred children’s list.

If you have not heard back within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.