Our successful Deputy Manager will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

Candidates must have their NVQ Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or NVQ Level 3 in Children’s residential.
A Certified Diploma Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification in Children's Residential Care or must be prepared to complete Diploma Level 5
Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a children's residential setting or equivalent
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with children, families, and professionals
To provide support and positive role modelling to the staff team (including completing supervisions)
Strong leadership skills, with proven experience in supervising and developing staff
A confident and reliable decision-maker with the ability to step in effectively during the Home Manager’s absence
Be able to work flexible patterns including sleep ins
Full, UK manual driving licence

Rewards:

£34,000 per annum salary
Sleeps are paid at £60 per sleep
£500 salary increase upon completion of probation
£500 salary increase per year for every 1 year of service after passing your probation
Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
Birthday rewards scheme including time off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
£200 refer a friend scheme
Employee recognition rewards scheme
Generous holiday allowance, with a days additional annual leave entitlement increase each year (capped at 10 years)
Genuine investment throughout every stage of your career, with enrolment onto the fully funded Level 5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
Enhanced overtime allowance paid at time and a half
Relaxed working environments with the very best facilities and amenities
All team members are encouraged to dress comfortably in casual attire
Free food whilst on shift
Funded DBS and Update Service

You must be willing to work across two of our children’s home’s one being Emotional behavioural difficulties and one being Learning Difficulties.

Standard hours will be 8-hour days Monday – Sunday. You will be required to be flexible within your working hours based on the needs of the home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Deputy Manager - Children's Care Home, Burton On Trent

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