Job Description
Deputy Manager Required for Children’s Home in Harlow Essex CM17
We have an incredible opportunity to join our two bed children’s home located in Harlow Essex. We provide care and support to children and young people who have complex needs, EBD and challenging behaviour. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of them. Currently our homes are operational with solo placements.Our Organisation prides itself on fantastic quality of care. We are looking for staff to go above and beyond to meet the expectations of a serene environment. To ensure the children in our care feel safe and at ease.We are looking for people who are passionate about looking after children.
Requirements for Deputy Manager
* Diploma L3 Residential Childcare
* Willingness to complete Diploma L5 L&M in H&S
* Experience of complex needs and EBD of children 8-18 years.
* Knowledge of CHR 2015 and the QS
* Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues
* Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation
* Team-building skills
* Supervision skill
* Ability to manage teams effectively.
* Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
* Understanding the needs of looked-after children including managing challenging behaviour.
* Excellent organisational skills 12 months relevant supervisory experience
* 24 months experience of working in a residential setting with and managing challenging behaviour.
Shift Pattern - We require flexibility from potential candidates as in Days, Night(Wake or sleep in), weekend and bank holidays. Sleep in rate is £50 per night. You must be flexible ( liable to change)
Salary for Deputy Manager : Competitive -40 hours per week annual salary £32k-£34k plus sleeps
For more information about this Deputy Manager opportunity in Harlow Essex contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions