Deputy Care Manager
Location: Delph, Oldham OL3
GBP 35,621 per annum : sleep:ins pay GBP 78.30 expect up to 4 per month
Extraordinary Days Every Day
At ROC Northwest, youre not just working : youre shaping futures. Furthermore as a deputy manager every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.
A simple How was your day?, a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment : these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.
What Youll Do
As a deputy manager you will support the home manager in ensuring the smooth running of the service and its staff.
Supervise and mentor Senior Support Workers and their teams Ensure our children receive the highest level of support Support home manager with updates and reports, responsible in Home Managers absence Promote individuality NOT a one size fits all approach, for residents and staff Monitoring of staff to provide development and training where required Promoting a warm, homely environment and ensuring all staff adopt this approach Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support for residents and staff alike Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn and movie nights or creative projects
New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young peoples records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day:to:day role.
A Little About This Home
Laceby House is a 4 bed detached house specifically adapted to accommodate up to four young people of either gender between the ages of 8 and 18. The young people here may have a range of learning, emotional, behavioural and social needs. Our young people may have also had a history of being vulnerable in relation to sexual exploitation or influenced by alcohol and/or illegal substances in their previous home lives.
The way in which Laceby is presented is conducive to providing a friendly and homely atmosphere with decoration guided by our children, which reflects that of a family home where they truly feel safe, relaxed and cared for. A home where they will receive understanding, encouragement and support from our trained and professional team. Our staff will work hard to lead the young people towards reaching their full potential and prepare them for the responsibilities of future citizenship.
We offer a safe, stable, caring and nurturing environment that brings stability to the lives of our young people, allowing them to develop confidence, independence and to equip them with the skills to make responsible choices on a brighter road ahead.
Who Are You
Were looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager : focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someones life for the better.
Youll have a minimum of 2 years in a similar role within childrens residential Level 3 qualification in Childrens Residential / Heath and Social Care : Children and Young People Manual UK driving licence is essential Experience of supervising a team of support workers Reporting skills for home manager and SMT Excellent communication skills both verbally and written Ability to cover shifts flexibly
Why Join Us?
Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep:in payments GBP 500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period GBP 1000 Refer A Friend scheme Support to progress within the company Enhanced DBS cost covered by company A genuine home from home with a friendly team
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