Deputy Manager

Are you a PASSIONATE and INSPIRATIONAL senior support worker within children's residential services looking for a move into a Deputy Manager role?

I have an AMAZING opportunity for someone to step into a Deputy Manager's role within a children's residential home in Newtown, Powys.

Your role will be to support the manager in the day-to-day running of the service, which supports young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) within an established provider that puts quality and the outcomes of the people they support at the very forefront of what they do.

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Salary: £34,000 per annum

Location: Newtown, Powys

Contract: Full-time / Permanent

Shifts: Monday - Friday ( 3 office days - 1 long day supporting the young people)

Benefits:

• Free meals whilst on shift
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• £500 welcome bonus
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave
• Company vehicle to use while at work
• Annual recognition and company award nights
• 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

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 supervision of junior staff
• Inducting new staff into the home procedure and culture
• Ensuring the highest standards of care for 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, and promoting independence and social behaviour.

Requirements:

• NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Residential Services or equivalent is ESSENTIAL
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in children's residential services is ESSENTIAL
• You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time
• Willingness to work towards or already completed the Level 5

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD, whilst developing your career path within health & social care as a Deputy Manager - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!