Children's Home Deputy Manager

Are you a Children's Home Deputy Manager looking for a new opportunity in an organisation that puts quality and the outcomes of the people they support and the very forefront of what they do?

Or are you Senior Children's Residential Support Worker or Team Leader looking for a step up to a children's home deputy manager role?

***CHILDREN'S HOME DEPUTY MANAGER JOB - MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM***

We have an INCREDIBLE opportunity for a Children's Home Deputy Manager to join one of the UK's leading Children's services in delivering high-quality care to young people. The Service holds a twelve-week programme for young people who require alternative accommodation to take time out of their everyday routines. Whilst the young people are in your care they will be taking part in a variety of outdoor activities to help build their self-confidence, build trust and establish positive relationships with highly trained and experienced adults.

The outdoor/physical activities, include mountain biking, adventurous jumping, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, hill walking, rock climbing and bouldering!

You will be working with children and young people aged 8-18 who experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties in a residential children's home environment.

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car and hold the NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People qualification**

The ideal candidate for this position will have strong leadership and managerial skills and experience leading within a residential home for children & young people with EBD.

Salary: up to £35,000

Location: Brookthorpe, Gloucester (GL4)

Hours: 9am - 5pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Shifts: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Benefits:

Opportunity to complete the level 5 in Leadership and Management fully funded!!
28 days annual leave and company pension scheme
Enrolment onto vocational qualification courses.
Progressive pay scale - the more qualifications you earn, the higher your pay.
Refer a Friend scheme - recommend a friend to receive a £500 bonus
Access to Benefits Package (Retail, Leisure, Entertainment Discounts, Access to Employee Assistance Program, Health & Eye Care)
Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Duties will include;

Supporting the management to run a successful staff team and all day to day operations of the home
To assist the management team with the supervisions of junior staff
Inducting new staff into the homes procedure and culture
Ensuring the highest standards of care in relation to the young people's physical, behavioural and emotional needs.
Assist senior staff with the writing and maintaining of placement and risk management plans
Support young people in daily activities including family contact, attending local clubs, 1:1 activities in the community, promoting independence and social behaviour.

Key Skills Required:

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Services is ESSENTIAL
Experience in a residential children's home environment is ESSENTIAL
Full UK driving licence is ESSENTIAL as you may be required to transport the children from time to time

Apply Now:

If you are looking to be rewarded with an opportunity where you can really make a difference, leading and inspiring a growing and ambitious organisation, this role is for you!

A career-defining opportunity to deliver a holistic and integrated approach to care and really make a difference to the young people with Emotional Behavioural Disorders. Click 'APPLY' now and one of the Vetro team will be in touch.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone