Deputy Manager

Bright Futures Care Limited; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Futures Care Limited is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for our specialist children's home in Widnes. You will support the Registered Manager, lead a team of care professionals, and uphold safeguarding and high standards of care for five children aged 7-18 with autism and learning disabilities.

The role requires a Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare, a full UK driving licence, and at least two years of operational experience in health and social care.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare required.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• At least two years operational experience in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in running the home and team.
• Lead a team of care professionals and uphold safeguarding culture.
• Ensure high standards of care and empower people to become more independent and achieve outcomes.
• Manage day-to-day operations and mentor staff to achieve goals.

Skills

Driving licence

Team supervision

Care for autism/learning disabilities

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

At Bright Futures, we champion the potential of every person with autism and a learning disability, believing wholeheartedly in their ability to thrive and lead the most fulfilling lives. We're looking for passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join our specialist home in Widnes.

Our Widnes Children's home is a large, detached property supporting five children aged 7-18 with a diagnosis of autism and learning disabilities. The home has an enclosed, spacious garden with swing, slide and climbing frame. It is surrounded by countryside but within close proximity to Widnes town centre. The children love taking part in activities in the local area including ice skating, trampoline parks and swimming. The home is also only 5 miles from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and the children love watching planes land and take off from the garden.

In your role as Deputy Manager, you'll support the Registered Manager in the running of the home and the team. You will lead a team of care professionals, foster a strong safeguarding culture, and ensure our high standards are upheld every day.

We are looking for someone who is confident in managing the day-to-day operations of the home, someone who can support the Registered Manager to achieve the highest standards of care and empowering the people we support to become more independent and achieve their own individual outcomes.

What we're looking for:

• Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• It is essential you hold a full UK driving licence.
• A minimum of two years of operational experience in a health and social care setting.
• Experience in caring for people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Someone who can mentor a team to achieve their goal.

Safeguarding Requirement

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.

Make a difference every day while building a rewarding career with Bright Futures.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

At Bright Futures, we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education.

Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. It's why we invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us.

We can't promise that it will always be easy, but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. You'll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team.

No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.