Residential Children's Home Deputy Manager

FRONTrunner Recruitment Ltd; Bebington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care company in Bebington seeks dedicated support workers for children and young adults with learning difficulties. Successful candidates will help with daily routines, lead the support team, and ensure care plans are met. NVQ Level 3 is essential; previous experience in residential care is preferred. Competitive pay at £15.70 per hour, with additional benefits including private health care.

Benefits

£60 per sleep-in

224 hours holiday per year

Training and development opportunities

Private health care

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential child care framework required.
• Full UK driving licence mandatory.
• Preference for candidates living in or around Sefton.

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily routines like breakfast and school drop-offs.
• Prepare staff rotas and lead the support team.
• Ensure care plans are followed and assist the manager.

Skills

Supporting children with learning difficulties

Providing emotional support

Leading a support team

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce

NVQ Level 5 (or on course)

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity to work with an established and growing care company providing residential live in support for children and young adults with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour. They pride themselves on setting up life skills to help children become well-rounded members of the community, with staff providing emotional support as well as teaching and developing the children for the future.

Responsibilities

• Based in a children’s residential home in Sefton on Merseyside
• Work 2 full days and nights followed by 4 days and nights off (flexible)
• Work with boys and girls aged 6-16
• Support each child with daily routines: breakfast, getting dressed, school drop-off, laundry, school pickups, cooking dinner, bathing and bedtime
• Prepare rotas for staff, lead the support team, ensure care plans are adhered to and help the manager run the home

Salary and Benefits

• £15.70 per hour with Level 3 qualification, £17.18 with Level 5
• £60 per sleep-in
• Additional 16 hours per month paid for paperwork
• 224 hours holiday per year; an extra 2 days after 2 years
• Bank holidays paid at x1.5
• Strong support network with further training and development
• Private health care
• Claim petrol back at 40p per mile

Qualifications / Experience / Requirements

• Living in or around the Sefton area on Merseyside
• Full UK driving licence required; owning a vehicle preferred, but a house car is available
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce is essential; Level 5 or being on the course is advantageous
• Experience in a residential child care framework

How to Apply

For an immediate interview please Click Apply and speak with Adam Southam.

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