Overview
education and participation in outdoor/adventure activities. We are passionate about promoting and encouraging independence and life skills for our young people, ensuring that their safety and well-being underpins every decision we make. This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced deputy or home manager, who wishes to take the next step in their career. You will be an integral part of recruiting staff, preparing the home and liaising with key personnel to ensure that we meet regulations, statement of purpose and expectations.
What we can offer
* A competitive salary of up to £53,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications), plus a bonus structure with the potential to earn up to £8,500 (based on achievable KPIs)
* A car allowance of £3,600 per annum
* Full support within your role and a good work/life balance within a friendly, close-knit team
* A warm, family work environment and a culture focused on fun
* 33 days annual leave
* Fantastic opportunities for career development
* A day off for your birthday (in addition to holiday entitlement)
* Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company
Requirements
* A minimum of 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children, within the last 5 years (essential)
* At least 12 months experience in a role requiring the supervision and management of care staff (essential)
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, England (essential)
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, England (highly desirable)
* Previous experience of participating in Ofsted inspections (essential)
* An in-depth knowledge of legislations, regulations and best practice surrounding the care of children and to successfully implement this within your home (essential)
* A full UK driving licence issued in the UK (essential)
* Right to work in the UK with no restrictions (essential)
* Candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations (essential)
* Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
About Esland
With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children s and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England. This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our Turning the Curve education programme. With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.
Description
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. Are you driven by changing children’s lives for the better? Join Esland and become a part of our highly valued team!
Pay rate: £44,000 to £53,000 per annum + £3,600 car allowance + bonus structure with the potential to earn up to £8,500 in addition
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (additional/alternative hours may be requested on occasion, to meet business need)
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