?Deputy Manager - IlkestonPay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per yearJob Types: Full-time, Permanent40hrs 2 days 9-5 the other hours on the floor
Job description:
Are you a caring, compassionate, empathetic leader driven to provide high-quality services for Children's Residential Care.If so, you could be the perfect fit for our company. We are thrilled to offer an exciting new role within our small, friendly company for an exceptional Deputy Home Manager. Whether you're a Deputy Manager within a Children's Residential Home, a qualified and experienced children's social worker / senior support worker with a minimum 2 years experience as a senior, or a home manager looking to step down, we are confident this opportunity will be a great fit for you.We are seeking an exceptional candidate with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children aged 7 to 18 and a track record of at least 2 years in a senior or management role, within then children's residential sector. The ideal candidate will have experience with Ofsted inspections and a proven ability to achieve "Good or Outstanding" outcomes for children and young people.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Have a good understanding of the Quality Standards and Children's Home Regulations 2015
* This position is available to candidates that have the committed desire to progress into becoming a Registered Home Manager.
* To work closely with the Home Manager to gain a deep understanding of the operations of a Children's Residential Home, and contribute to its effective functioning.
* To step up and be responsible for the home in the absence of the home manager
* To have an oversight and be involved with the supervision of staff, rota and training
* To understand recruitment and staffing
* To understand how the home remains compliant within Ofsted guidance
* To build positive relationships key professionals such as social workers, team managers and IRO's
* To ensure that the home is delivering person centred nurturing care for consistent and continuous development for our children and young people as well as the staff team
* Must be available to support with on call, evening and weekends
Skills and Experience:
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willing to work towards this.
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within Children's Residential (above or equivalent) or willing to work towards the qualification
* Previous experience working under the regulatory body of Ofsted
* Strong organisational and leadership skills
* Be able to work and demonstrate high standards of working practice
* Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
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