Deputy Manager

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager looking to grow your career with a leading company? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Package Description:

• Job Title: Deputy Manager - Children and Young People's Service
• Location: Crawley

• Salary: £32,042 rising to £33,259 per annum (£15.80 - £16.40 per hour) plus an additional £3000 - £6000 pa for sleep-in (working approx. 4-8 sleep ins per month)

  A level 3 qualification in Children and Young people's workforce is essential along with a Full UK Drivers licence.

• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle are essential in this role.

About the Client:

Our Client provides innovative care and education services to children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or those who display challenging behaviour. They strive to make every day extraordinary for the children in their care, believing in every single one of them.

What's on Offer:

• Full induction and introductory program
• Fully funded training and qualifications to level 5
• Enhanced pay scales
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
• Free meals
• Employee Benefits program
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Free Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
• 28 days annual leave minimum including Bank holiday entitlement

About the Role:

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a Service Manager and Registered Manager.
• Responsible for delivery of quality care services and strategic planning for developments within the home, along with all day-to-day management matters.
• Lead a team, along with other professionals, to provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child, focused on obtaining the best outcomes.
• Act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth, and lasting change.
• Supervise and mentor staff, organise work patterns, facilitate care-focused training, and access appropriate services to support childcare practices within the home.

What We're Looking For:

• 2-3 years' experience working within a Residential Children's home.
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People/Chidlren's Residential Workforce.
• Related knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Highly driven, proactive, and enthusiastic.
• Strong people manager with a hands-on approach.
• Experience with budgets and rotas.
• Full driving license is essential.
• Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, apply now for your next role as a Deputy Home Manager.

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