Children's Residential Deputy Manager

Almond Care & Almond Care Children's Services is an award winning, specialist, UK provider of complex care in the home, working with children to support them in leading an independent lifestyle of their choice.

Position: Children’s Residential Deputy Manager (Dual Management)

Location: Sileby, Leicestershire (LE12/LE3)

Pay: £16.08 per hour.

Job type: Full time, permanent

Working hours: 40 hours per week with contracted possible overtime, working Monday to Sunday.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Are you what Almond Care Children's Services is looking for?

Our ideal candidate will be a flexible and compassionate individual, looking for a career in care and able to demonstrate a passion for the role. Previous care experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided.

About the role:

As an Children's Deputy Manager, you will be key in helping young people achieve fantastic outcomes and leading a team of Support Workers. This is a challenging role, where no two days are the same, but the rewards are incomparable to any other job. You will be working in an environment where the little things that you do every day could have life-changing results on the young people in our care and the staff team you lead.

What experience or qualifications would I need?

• An QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People or equivalent and be willing to work towards an QCF Level 5 in Leadership & Management Residential Childcare.
• Experience working with children/young people in a Residential Childcare setting, for at least two years.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity (ideally as a senior) for at least one year
• A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others.
• A strong team player
• Knowledge of the Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements
• Resilience to keep going at difficult times and to ask for support if needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy and an eye for detail
• A driving licence

Job Description

• Working with all levels of the Staff Team to safeguard the young people at all times.
• Leading, by example, a team of Support Workers to ensure the best care for the young people, including staff review, Supervision and professional development.
• Joining a supportive management team within the home to develop and update a range of paperwork, including Care Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Assessments.
• Participating in a wide range of innovative and exciting recreational events held within the home and wider community.
• Running the home in the absence of the Registered Manager and be on a rostered on-call system during the week
• Creating positive relationships with the young people and offering them unconditional dignity and respect.
• Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural and cultural needs of the young people in care.
• Continually maintaining accurate and clear record keeping.
• Ensuring that the needs of the young people are being met and reviewing and recording changes to those needs.
• Actively contributing to the development of the team.

Almond Care Children's Services believes in nurturing our exceptional team and so if you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be benefiting from:

• Paid annual leave depending on hours of work (pro rata)
• Opportunities to specialise in complex care
• Full training and support within your role
• Care Certificate award
• Regular team meetings
• Outstanding career development opportunities
• An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company

Disclaimer

All applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

This position will involve supporting children.

Some of our clients may request a male or female member of staff. If this is the case the vacancy will not fall under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, paragraphs 1-4. Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer and will be stated on some adverts.