Deputy Manager Children's Residential Home

The Esland Group Ltd; Sandy; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Sandy is seeking a Deputy Manager to deliver exceptional care and support to young residents. The role offers a chance to make a positive impact on children's lives, with responsibilities including supervising care and engaging children in activities. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in residential care. Competitive salary of £39,760 - £41,760 per year, plus various benefits including training opportunities and a bonus.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Access to a holiday home

Birthday day off

High street discounts

£500 bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in children's residential care.
• Must be over 21 and have the right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure and reference checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality residential care to children.
• Engage children in recreational activities tailored to their interests.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience in children's residential care

Nurturing and supportive personality

Education

Level 3 qualification in Child Care

Job description

Overview

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dove Cottage - Sandy

Compensation: £39,760 - £41,760 / year

Description: Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Then become a highly valued Deputy Manager and start a truly rewarding career!

Hours: 173 hours per month, long shifts from 8am to 11pm (with sleep nights). We are a 365-day-a-year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas are given in advance.

Pay rate: A salary of £39,760 - £41,760 per year, depending on qualifications (plus undertaking 8 sleeps per month on average). Opportunities to pick up extra shifts/overtime at an enhanced rate.

Essential requirements: Full UK Driving Licence, Level 3 qualification in Child Care, and at least 12 months experience of working in children's residential care. Esland is 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 high levels of care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes. Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21 and have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.

The role

Dove is a three-bedroom children’s home, offering crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care, as well as taking part in recreational activities tailored to the child’s interests, e.g., cinema, swimming and sports.

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to undertake a qualification once employed
• 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
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme

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