Deputy Manager - Children's Residential

Vetro Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's residential services is seeking a passionate and inspirational Deputy Manager. You'll support the management team in daily operations while making a significant impact on the lives of young people aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This full-time, permanent role offers an exciting opportunity for career development in health & social care. You must meet specific qualifications and demonstrate exceptional leadership and empathy.

Benefits

Free meals whilst on shift

Casual dress code

Company pension

28 days of annual leave

Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas

Comprehensive Training Package

Opportunities to maximise earnings and career development

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Experience as a Deputy Manager or Senior in a Children's Residential Support environment is essential.
• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support management in running day-to-day operations of the home.
• Assist in the supervision of junior staff and induct new employees.
• Ensure the highest standards of care for young people's needs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Empathy

Education

NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Residential Services

Level 5 in Children & Young People's Residential Services (in progress or completed)

Job description

Are you a PASSIONATE and INSPIRATIONAL Senior Support Worker within Children's Residential services looking for a move into a Deputy Manager role?

I have an AMAZING opportunity for someone to step into a Deputy Manager's role within a children's residential home in Blackwood.

Your role will be to support the manager in the day-to-day running of the service, which supports young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) within an established provider that puts quality and the outcomes of the people they support at the very forefront of what they do.

• Job Title: Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Services
• Salary: £35,335 - £39,355 (sleep allowance included)
• Location: Blackwood
• Hours: Full-time / Permanent

Benefits of the Deputy Manager Role:

• Free meals whilst on shift
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• 28 days of annual leave
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
• Comprehensive Training Package, including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

As a Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Supporting the management to run a successful staff team and all day-to-day operations of the home
• To assist the management team with the supervision of junior staff
• Inducting new staff into the home's procedure and culture
• Ensuring the highest standards of care in relation to the young people's physical, behavioural and emotional needs.
• Assist senior staff with the writing and maintenance of placement and risk management plans
• Support young people in daily activities, including family contact, attending local clubs, 1:1 activities in the community, and promoting independence and social behaviour.

Requirements of the Deputy Manager:

• NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Residential Services or equivalent is ESSENTIAL
• Experience as a Deputy Manager or a Senior in a Children's Residential Support Work environment is ESSENTIAL
• You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time
• You must be over the age of 21
• Willingness to work towards or already completed the Level 5

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD, whilst developing your career path within health & social care as a Deputy Care Manager this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!