Would you like to work closely with children and young people to help them feel safe, respected, confident and capable of achieving their best? We are looking for a Deputy Manager who shows great character, patience, compassion, care and has a desire to make a positive difference to children and young people's lives.
Service Care Solutions have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join a well established company. We have a position available in an EBD Children's home in Wolverhampton.
Positions:
Full time: 40 hours per week
Shifts:
Earlies, Lates, Long days, Sleeps. (Mixture of shifts and administrative time)
Salary:
Up to £37,000
Why choose us?
Our client offers a warm and welcoming environment to all that wish to come on board, we pride ourselves on working as a team to support one another. They embrace everyone into its family. They will support you throughout your journey. They also offer fantastic progression and support to all candidates that are willing to learn and progress, with diplomas in residential care available for those who wish to complete! Our client has three established EBD Children homes across the west midlands.
What do I get in return for being a Deputy Manager?
- Mentoring and a personalized 6 - 12-month development plan to promote internal progression
- Career progression to Trainee Manager / Registered Manager dependent on knowledge, experiences and qualifications
- Opportunities to complete Diploma's in Residential Childcare as you grow
- 28 days annual leave (Opportunity to accrue more!)
- Training on site
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Store Discounts
What are the main duties of a Deputy Manager?
- Autonomy for your own home
- Manage and develop your own staff team, manage placement requests & Rota's
- Have responsibility for the running of your shift as the main point of call, Lead a team on a day-to-day basis
- Responsibility of decision making in line with policy and procedures and the individual's child's risk assessment
- Ensure the homes documentation is complete, Accurate and kept up to date in accordance with policies and procedures
- Promote therapeutic practice within the home - In line with our PACE model
- Be a positive role model for the children in the home
- Feel empowered and confident within your position
- Show consistency and commitment to your assigned role
- Report to Registered Manager
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of being in a Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Manager role in a children's residential home
- Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential care
- UK Driving License (Must be willing to commute)
Preferred (But not essential)
- Level 5 Diploma Leadership & management in residential care (Willing to complete)
The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.
Please Note You Must be aged 21 or over to apply for our positions and we do not offer sponsorship
