Childrens Deputy Home Manager
Permanent and full time
Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
Working within our new short breaks home
£31,512 - £37,531
We are currently on an exciting and innovative journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of children's homes for our most vulnerable young people ensuring they are able to stay close to home. We are looking for committed individuals who have a passion for working with care experienced children who have been a part of trauma and are vulnerable to sexual exploitation. Our beautiful new short breaks home in Mountsorrel will support children & young people between 8-18 years who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and challenging behaviour. The service will provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.
To apply;
Must hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare.
Must hold OR be willing to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's services.
Must have at least 1 year supervisory and shift leader experience in a children's residential setting.
Knowledge and experience of working with OFSTED regulations and quality standards of children's homes with the ability to support the manager to achieve a rating of outstanding.
Knowledge and experience of recording and reporting to enable safeguarding and protection of children & young people.
This role is a very important and life changing role where you can assist children and young people in their walks of life. You will be leading a team of RSW's and Senior's to provide the best quality of care to the children and young people within your home. You will be supported by a Registered Childrens Home Manager.
Benefits;
- We believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service.
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme.
- A host of family friendly leave options including company maternity paternity and adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options.
- Service related sick pay from day 1.
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution.
- Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension.
- Cycle2work scheme.
- Interest free season ticket loans.
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal.
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support.
- Access to our Learning and Development offer.