Deputy Manager - Children's Care

The Esland Group Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider is seeking a Deputy Manager in Shrewsbury to lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality care for young people. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in children's residential care, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, and a strong commitment to therapeutic care. This full-time position offers a salary of £34,000 - £36,000 per year, with additional benefits including holiday accommodation access and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to a holiday home in the Peak District

A day off for your birthday

Opportunities for progression

Paid induction training

Access to company app for discounts and support

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months supervisory experience in a children's residential care home.
• In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and best practice.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or above.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care and support for children during shifts.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.
• Promote therapeutic care standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience in children's residential care

Therapeutic, person-centred approach

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Full driving licence issued in the UK

Ability to promote equal opportunities

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Care

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Red Lake House - Telford

Compensation: £34,000 - £36,000 / year

Description

Are you an experienced qualified senior support worker who is looking for a new adventure? Then join our highly valued team and start a truly rewarding career!

Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 per year. Sleep ins paid at £60.00 per sleep. Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Hours: 173 hours per month - shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep in’s. Rotas given in advance. We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.

Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can give our children the best quality care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes! Red Lake House is two properties set across one site offering crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality care and support with all their educational and emotional needs as well as engaging in their favourite hobbies and interests. We can offer educational places in our schools where our young people can engage in a more personalised education plan to help them thrive and reach their full potential.

Benefits of becoming an on rota Deputy Manager at Esland:

We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded for their hard work and dedication!

• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to complete Level 5 Residential Childcare qualifications.
• We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training
• You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling

Essential requirements for a On rota Deputy Manager:

• A minimum 12 months supervisory experience in a children's residential care home
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• A full driving licence issued in the UK
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice
• Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

For more information about Esland, visit www.esland.co.uk