Deputy Manager Children's Home

5ab Care; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate individual to assist in caring for children with various needs. Responsibilities include ensuring quality care and supporting the team in their work. Essential qualifications are a Level 5 Leadership & Management diploma and experience with young people, especially those with learning disabilities. This role offers a salary range of £32,757.30 to £34,841.10 plus various benefits like private healthcare and employer pension contributions.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

100% Training funded by employer

DBS check

Creative employee events

Qualifications

• Possession or working towards Diploma level 5 in Leadership & Management.
• Ability to identify care and training needs.
• Experience with young people with learning disabilities and Autism.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the efficient operation of the service.
• Provide high-quality care free from oppression.
• Support team training and development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with children with communication needs

Ability to take professional responsibility

Education

Diploma level 5 Leadership & Management

Diploma level 3/4 - Children and Young People

Job description

Overview

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you!

Shift Patterns: 2 days on 4 days off

Salary: £32,757.30 - £34,841.10 + Sleep in rate £40 + Overtime £17.00 per hour

Essential

• Possession / Working towards - Diploma level 5 Leadership & Management
• Possession of Diploma level 3/4 - Children and Young People
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent knowledge of the care needs and care plans of specific young people
• Ability to take increased levels of professional responsibility
• Ability to identify their own and others professional, care and training needs
• Experience working with young people with varying levels of learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs
• Experience with children with a variety of communication needs, understanding how to effectively communicate with children that are non-verbal, utilising tools such as PECS, choose boards and visual aids

Main responsibilities

• To assist the registered manager to ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies and procedures and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
• Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights; providing good quality care, free from oppression, and where differences are respected and valued.
• Achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people which reflects their individual care
• To assist and supervise the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people, and to identify and prepare specific development plans ensuring the most appropriate service provision.
• To be involved in the recruitment, induction, mentoring, and supervision of new employees.
• Contribute to a comprehensive team training and development programme, enabling the service to have all the necessary skills and expertise levels available to meet the needs of the young people.
• Support the registered manager to promote teamwork and ensure good organisation retention.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and staff co-ordination and be a role model of excellence for staff.
• To contribute to the development of appropriate relationships with, and between adults, young people and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with the various internal and external multi-disciplinary teams and commissioning authorities, to ensure that the care needs of new, and existing children and young people are met.
• To chair meetings, reviews and discussions as necessary, as directed by the registered manager.

What we offer

• 3% Employer Pension contribution
• Private Healthcare (subject to successful probation period)
• 100% Training funded by employer (Inc. diplomas Level 3,4 & 5)
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and immediate family
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 224 Hours Annual Leave per annum
• Celebrate employee life events such as Birthday, Wedding, New Baby
• Service Bonus - £100 2 years / £250 5 years/ £500 8 years
• Company Social Events
• Team Activities
• Referral Scheme up to £500
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Christmas & New Years Double Pay
• Overtime £17.00 per hour
• 5ab Care are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references