Deputy Manager

Bright Futures Care Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Futures Care Ltd is seeking a Deputy Manager for our specialist home in Widnes. You will support the Registered Manager, lead a team of care professionals, and uphold safeguarding standards while helping children and young people with autism and learning disabilities to become more independent.

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 is required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Minimum of two years of operational experience in health and social care.
• Experience caring for people with autism and/or learning disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to mentor a team to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in running the home.
• Lead a team of care professionals and uphold safeguarding culture.
• Ensure high standards of care and empower individuals to be more independent.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Mentoring

Communication

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.

• 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.