Deputy Manager - Parenting Assessment Centre

Are you a Children's Home Deputy Manager looking for a new opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill set in an organisation that puts quality and the outcomes of the people they support and the very forefront of what they do?

***PARENTING ASSESSMENT CENTRE DEPUTY MANAGER - MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM***

We have an INCREDIBLE opportunity for a Children's Deputy Manager to join one of the UK's leading Children's organisations in their parenting assessment unit.

The Service offers residential parenting assessments for up to 6 families at any one time, in a safe and supportive environment. The service can support parents and their children from a range of backgrounds for up to 18 weeks, offering opportunities for parents to demonstrate their full potential in terms of positive parenting.

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car and hold the NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People qualification**

The ideal candidate for this position will have strong leadership and managerial skills and experience leading within a residential home for children & young people.

Salary: £29,120 plus overtime available

Location: Malvern

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Opportunity to complete the level 5 in Leadership and Management fully funded!!
• 28 days annual leave and company pension scheme
• Enrolment onto vocational qualification courses.
• Progressive pay scale - the more qualifications you earn, the higher your pay.
• Refer a Friend scheme - recommend a friend to receive a £500 bonus
• Access to Benefits Package (Retail, Leisure, Entertainment Discounts, Access to Employee Assistance Program, Health & Eye Care)
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning

• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Duties will include;

• Supporting the management to run a successful staff team and all day to day operations of the home
• To assist the management team with the supervisions of junior staff
• Inducting new staff into the homes procedure and culture
• Ensuring the highest standards of care in relation to the family's needs.
• Assist senior staff with the writing and maintaining of placement and risk management plans
• Support young people in daily activities including family contact, attending local clubs, 1:1 activities in the community, promoting independence and social behaviour.

Key Skills Required:

• NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Services is ESSENTIAL
• Experience in a residential children's home environment is ESSENTIAL
• Full UK driving licence is ESSENTIAL as you may be required to transport the children from time to time

Apply Now:

If you are looking to be rewarded with an opportunity where you can really make a difference, leading and inspiring a growing and ambitious organisation, this role is for you!