Deputy Manager- Children's Residential

Deputy Manager

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our team in upholding our standards of care, fostering growth, and inspiring positive change.

We are a dedicated team committed to providing a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for young people. Our focus is on promoting their well-being, helping them achieve their potential and ensuring their voices are heard.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Residential Manager, ensuring the home aligns with our values and standards in their absence.
2. Provide guidance and leadership to the team, aiding in their professional development and individual growth.
3. Oversee colleague management, including appraisals, supervision and training adherence.
4. Manage health and safety protocols, risk assessments and ensure all necessary training is completed.
5. You will need to be open to working in a reflective manner and deliver relationship-based, person centred care as part of a small team. This will involve a combination of day, evening, night, weekend and bank holiday working.
6. Financial Management of the home.
7. Environment Management.
8. Quality Assurance.
9. Upholding professional Care Practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. We require a Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce qualification for this role.
2. You will need at least 1 years' experience of Senior Support Work in a Children's Residential setting.

Skills and Attributes:

1. Strong leadership and team management skills.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
3. Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
4. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting well-being.

Benefits:

1. Real Living Wage employer.
2. Competitive pay rates.
3. Christmas bonus.
4. Blue Light Card.
5. Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!
6. Financial wellbeing service.
7. Life Assurance.
8. Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
9. Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
10. Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
11. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
12. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics.
13. Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.
14. Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
15. Supportive management and senior leaders.
16. High quality CPD opportunities.
17. Free eye checks.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, fostering a supportive environment, and leading a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.

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