Deputy Manager - Young People

Vetro Recruitment; Highweek; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care organization in the UK is looking for experienced Deputy Managers to support emotionally and behaviorally challenged children. The successful candidate will earn between £24,500 and £27,000 per year. Responsibilities include managing the Residential Home and deploying safeguarding procedures. As a Deputy Manager, a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is essential, alongside significant experience with young people. The role offers job satisfaction and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Attendance bonus

Learning and development plans

Job satisfaction

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare.
• Experience of working at a Senior level with children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Registered Manager and manage the Residential Home.
• Ensure compliance with the Safeguarding Policy.
• Support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Knowledge of regulations

Experience working with children and young people

Ability to drive with a Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Studying for NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

We are currently recruiting for experienced full-time and permanent Deputy Managers to join a dynamic and fast paced Children's Residential home based in Newton Abbot, Devon which supports children with emotional behavioural difficulties and very challenging behaviour within a residential setting.

• The successful candidate will receive a salary of £24,500 - £27,000 per year including sleep in shifts.
• 175 average hours per month (not including sleep in shifts).
• Must be willing to work 24hr sleep in shifts with non-contact time available for admin.

About the Organisation

The organisation supports and educates children with emotional behavioural difficulties and very challenging behaviour within a residential setting. Secure placements are offered to young people aged 11-18 who display challenging and harmful behaviours. The welfare of the children in this care setting is paramount and the aim is to create a positive living environment, taking a holistic approach, enabling these young people to achieve an independent and fulfilled life. They also have a high Ofsted and DfE registration standard.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To deputise for the Registered Manager and in their absence be responsible for the operation and management of the Residential Home.
• Maintain the highest standards in the home at all times, by undertaking regular checks and managing team members.
• To work as part of a team to holistically support the young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Join the on-call rota.
• Take a lead in the assessing, placement planning and behavioural management of young people.
• Hold working knowledge of care plans.
• Support the management of referrals into and out of the Home to provide a smooth, well planned transition period.
• Ensure that the Safeguarding Policy is followed at all times.

Benefits include

• Job satisfaction, making a difference in children's lives.
• Work-life balance.
• Attendance bonus available. If you have no absences in a 6-month period you will receive a £100 attendance bonus.
• Learning and development plans.

Experience and Qualifications

• It is an essential requirement that Deputy Managers hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• To be promoted to Registered Manager, you need to be actively studying for an NVQ Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management in Residential Care or relevant alternative and gain this qualification within 3 years of appointment.
• A minimum of one year's experience of working at a Senior level in working with children and young people.
• Experience within this sector is essential.
• Excellent leadership/management skills.
• Knowledge of the regulations.
• Experience in working with children and young people is essential.
• Must be a car driver with a Full UK Driving Licence due to the rural location of the setting.
• Must be over the age of 23 due to the age of the oldest young person at the setting.
• Able to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS Clearance.

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