Deputy Manager Vacancy
Care Connection, a division of The Best Connection, are recruiting for a Deputy Manager to work for our client in the Radstock area!
Benefits!
Up to £35,276 per annum, this includes one contracted sleep in per week, bonuses, pension and other benefits are also available, including a laptop, mobile phone and some remote working. You will be entitled to 35 days annual leave including bank holidays.
This is a permanent role:
This is a unique and rare opportunity to join a progressive and trauma informed group of Children’s Homes. The focus here is on upholding the values and guidelines of a Therapeutic Community.
This service provider is a proud member of The Consortium of Therapeutic Communities, providing bespoke, trauma informed, loving care to all the children living within their homes, upholding their core values and principles.
Our client is looking for an experienced and professional Deputy Manager. This role would also be suitable for experienced senior staff that are looking for progression.
After some shadowing and training at their other services in the area, you will be supporting the Registered Manager in the running of a 5-bed residential home, specializing in providing care for young people with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Our client has a successful 12 week step up and mentoring program for candidates they feel would benefit from extra support.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring all children and staff are sufficiently safeguarded, supervising and mentoring team members and all operational tasks associated with managing the home.
In order to be considered for this role you must have:
- Experience in Residential Children’s Social Care with a minimum of two years’ experience, ideally as a Deputy or Senior staff member.
- Strong leadership and effective communication skills, with a very nurturing empathetic side.
- Hold a level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare/Health and Social Care Children’s Workforce (or equivalent) Or have an NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare or equivalent or be willing to work towards this qualification within two years.
- At least one year’s experience in management or supervisory role.
- A clear DBS and positive references from all companies worked in supported living.
- The ability to deal with challenging situations in a non-consequential and nurturing way with the confidence to set appropriate boundaries and implement the communities’ policies and procedures.
For more information call Chloe on 01225 709 494 or apply today.
