DEPUTY MANAGER – CHILDREN'S HOME
SALARY: £29,252.98 - £30,242.60 PER ANNUM
ROLE TYPE: PERMANENT, 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
LOCATION: MUCH HADHAM, HERTFORDSHIRE
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional to join us as a Deputy Manager within our Children's Services on Cookson House. This home, with female service users supports children and young people with a diverse range of sensory and mobility needs and although our main speciality is Epilepsy, we cater to learners with a range of needs such as ASD, Global Development Delay and PDA. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to work with professionals and specialists across our multi-disciplinary team to improve health outcomes and maximise childhood experiences through play and activity whilst ensuring we provide a safe, vibrant and nurturing service for all.
Working under the direction of the Registered Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the house and deputising in their absence. You will ensure that all staff in your area are effectively trained and supervised, the home is adequately staffed and shifts are planned and led in an organised manner. You will also be on hand to provide advice and support to develop the Children's Home ensuring a safe and professional environment for all.
The role is fast-paced and varied and will require you to work a mixed shift pattern to suit the needs of the service. This will include three 9am – 5pm shifts, one early (7:00am – 2:30pm) and one late shift (2:15pm – 9:45pm) each week and alternate weekends.
About you
You'll be working in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams across St Elizabeth's, liaising with residents, families and external agencies so well developed interpersonal skills are essential. You will be confident leading and mentoring your team to ensure the smooth running of the home. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent), along with relevant experience of providing care and support to children or young people with additional needs/disabilities in a professional capacity or in a residential setting.
Why work for us
Based across 60 acres of beautiful countryside, St Elizabeth's is a charity supporting children, young people and adult day clients with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions.
In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:
- 25 days' annual leave per annum
- Eligible for Blue Light card – discounts on big brands!
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee recognition scheme
- Life assurance
- Free on-site parking
- Recommend a friend payment up to £500!*
- If you drive and are willing to support our service users to access the community, you could be eligible for a monetary voucher towards your Christmas shopping!
- Confidential employee assistance programme
- Fully paid for DBS
- Contributory pension scheme - eligible employees are automatically enrolled after 3 months at 5% (3% employer contribution)
- terms and conditions apply
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete an application form and upload an up-to-date CV on our website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route, and so drivers are desirable. The salary range advertised is based on full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply quickly. We reserve the right to close an advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At St Elizabeth's we always embrace equality and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. Additionally, we are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community; every addition to our centre is a valued one. Therefore, if you require any reasonable adjustments at application or interview stage, please do not hesitate to contact us as soon as possible.
Safeguarding
St Elizabeth's Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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