Deputy Manager

Are you a Senior Children's Support Worker looking for the next step? I'm recruiting a Deputy Manager to join an ambitious and growing Children's Residential organisation near Sandwich, Kent.
Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. You'll be working in a setting where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where children and young people are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible.
**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, I am only able to consider applicants who have relevant qualifications in Children's Residential services, a full drivers licence and car**
Role: Deputy Manager - Children's Home
Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (including sleep ins) + bonuses
Location: Sandwich, Kent
Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits:

• Staff Loyalty Scheme, including extra annual leave & monetary awards
• Refer a friend scheme, up to £250 per referral
• Annual Birthday gift
• Blue Light Card
• 28 days annual leave
• Discretionary travel cost scheme
• Opportunity to achieve an NVQ Level 5 - paid by the company
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Full Induction Program
• Ongoing training and development

As a Deputy Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• 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 young people's physical, behavioural and emotional 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.

Essential Requirements of a Deputy Manager:

• 2 years experience working in a Children's Home
• General knowledge and experience of the Social Care sector
• Experience as a Senior Support Worker in a Children's Residential Support Work environment
• Have a Level 3 in Children and Young People/Residential Child Care
• You must be over the age of 21
• Be willing to work early, late and long shifts, as well as sleep in shifts as part of the home's rota pattern

Are you the type of person who wants to put their all into helping young people build their future? Do you have a natural ability to lead others whilst still learning and developing yourself? Looking for a job that gives you ultimate job satisfaction?
Yes? Then I want to hear from you!