**This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.**

Protective Care Group is dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to young people who need it most. As we establish our presence and grow, we're looking for two passionate and dedicated deputy managers to join our team and help shape our future.

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a growing business, play a key role in the development of our services, and make a real difference in the lives of the young people we support.

You will be placed in a team anywhere within the North East of England so flexibility in travel and staying away from home is essential.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Inspiring, leading and motivating the team to achieve positive outcomes for the YP.
• Fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Promote a positive culture throughout the team, in line with PCG.
• Working with the team manager to lead and support day to day operations.
• Managing conflicts within the team and be the point of contact for Support Worker escalations.
• Managing multiple priorities.
• Working in partnership with other health and social care professionals and agencies, carers and families ensuring that decisions about care are shared.
• Ensuring all compliance requirements are met and the team have the correct knowledge.
• Inducting and training new joiners to the team.

Requirements

• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent relevant qualification) is required, along with prior experience in a management role within the children's care sector.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• A full UK manual driving license.
• Shifts typically follow a 4 on, 4 off pattern, including both 12 hour day and 12 hour waking night shifts, often your day shifts will be followed by a sleep in. There are a number of our services which may operate outside of this so flexibility is key.

Benefits

The ultimate reward for this job is knowing that you've made a difference to a young person's quality of life and future prospects, but our Support Workers also benefit from:

• Security - PAYE role, so no need to worry about consistency of shifts and pay
• Remuneration - competitive basic salary of £35,000 plus uplifts for each shift you work with a young person and for sleeping nights, paid annual leave, company sick pay, company pension
• Investment in you - training you need to do your role well, including paying for you to complete your NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare if you do not already have it, progression plan and training to help you get to where you want to be
• Dedicated wellbeing support from management, internal Wellbeing Specialist and free confidential counselling services
• Active and generous refer a friend scheme