Childrens Residential Deputy Home Manager

Job Description:

Children's Residential Deputy Home Manager

Hinckley, Leicestershire

Permanent and full time (working 50/50 of shift work and 9-5)

£35,713 - £47,793

We are a large and well established organisation caring for children and adults. Our beautiful new home in Hinkley supports children & young people between 8-18 years facing risks around exploitation, by identifying and responding to harm and abuse posed to them outside of their home environment and understanding the importance of intervention. 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.

Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

-To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.

-To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.

-To shift lead and conduct staff supervisions.

-To support the Registered Manager with audits and other duties where required.

-To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.

-To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.

-To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.

-To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.

What we’re looking for:

-Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or similar (essential).

-Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to complete).

-At least 1 year’s supervisory/shift-leading experience in a children’s residential setting.

-Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children’s home quality standards.

-Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience of accurate recording/reporting.

-Flexibility to travel to other homes across Leicestershire if required.

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.

-Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years  service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata.

-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.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship.