Job Title : Deputy Manager
Reportable to : Registered Manager
Location : Northampton
Rate of Pay: £16.93
Hours : 40 hours per week – arranged according to the needs of the service and may include weekends and nights.
Aims : to support the Registered Managers of The Banyan Tree with all aspects of their duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities and duties :
Have you thought about working for The Banyan Tree?
Everyone wants to do something meaningful with their life, and to do a job that has purpose. At The Banyan Tree, helping children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.
Our vision is to provide support and care for children/young people with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours, promoting independence and choice. We value individual uniqueness and diversity and achieving outcomes that matter most to the young people we care for.
No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging but they will always be positive and rewarding.
What you will need to succeed:
As a Deputy Manager you will report to the Registered Manager and support with all aspects of the day-to-day operations, including managing budgets to ensure the business remains viable by meeting and exceeding key performance indicators for people, quality and performance. You will lead, motivate and manage staff and home resources to ensure high standards of service are achieved within the home, exceeding regulatory standards.
* Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare
* Diploma Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care Children and Young People, or equivalent, or commitment to work towards.
* At least 2 years supervisory experience within a children's home
* Previous experience as a Deputy Manager is desirable.
* Good knowledge of Ofsted
* Good knowledge of safeguarding and legislation
* Strong, energetic leader
* Computer literate
* Organised and able to multitask.
General
* A commitment to the aims and purposes of The Banyan Tree
* Any other duties commensurate with the post.
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to young people's lives, you will receive fair pay and benefits as one of our employees including:
* Enrolment to a Management Employment Program
* 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
* Sage Employee Benefits programme
* Pension contributions into NEST Scheme.
* Recommend a Friend scheme
* Birthday recognition
* Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support and an On-Demand GP
T&C's apply based on contract. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. If you are successfully matched to a role, you will be classed as a key worker.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £16.93 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Northampton NN1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Do you have any restrictions to working in the UK?
Experience:
* providing care: 1 year (preferred)
* supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
* Ofsted: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person