SuperCare are excited to announce that we're opening our fourth East Sussex home, Tudor Court, in the coming months. We're looking for deputy manager's with children's residential experience, ideally people who have cared for young people (8-18yrs old) with LD and SEMH needs.
The home is a wonderful secluded and secure manor house with four bedrooms, a large fenced garden with tennis courts and plenty of space. Due to it's remoteness, we're looking for deputy manager's who can drive and who can build a team of reliable, experienced coaches to provide the best care possible for the young people at SuperCare. Please read on to find out more about the role and our benefits, and apply if you think this is the right role for you.
The Deputy Manager with commitment to ensuring a high standard of care for young people and with ambition to progress within a growing company.
We can offer you a supportive working environment, opportunities to learn and progress and support to gain vocational qualifications which will help you to progress further in your career. We have an Adult and Child centric model where we seek the best in care for our young people and our staff that work with them.
Main Purpose of the Job:
To work alongside the Registered Manager to manage the service's existing workforce and resources, as well as to promote and safeguard the welfare of the young people in our care.
To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose.
To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the young people.
To undertake direct work with young people as appropriate.
To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints.
To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for young people
To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately, and financial records are accurately maintained
Person Specification:
A good standard of literacy and numeracy
NVQ 3 / Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Residential Experience
Team Building and Supervision Skills
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Understanding the needs of young people who have experienced trauma including managing challenging behaviours
Good organisational skills
As we work with vulnerable young people you will need to complete a job application form with a self-disclosure before we can invite you to an interview.? Requirements for DBS reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations, and safer recruitment best practice.
Benefits:
Smart Casual dress
Free food
Flexible schedule
Subsidised parking
Fantastic bonus scheme
Benefits package
Schedule:
Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm (flexibility to cover other shifts when necessary)
Holidays
Fantastic Bonus package based on quality of care
On call duty shared with other managers over Weekends
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