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Are you a PASSIONATE and INSPIRATIONAL senior support worker within children's residential services looking for a move into a Deputy Manager role?
I have an AMAZING opportunity for someone to step into a Deputy Manager's role within a children's residential home in Cardiff.
Your role will be to support the manager in the day-to-day running of the service, which supports young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) within an established provider that puts quality and the outcomes of the people they support at the very forefront of what they do.
- Job Title: Deputy Care Manager
- Salary: 33,999 - 37,006 (sleep allowance included)
- Location: Cardiff (CF23 postcode)
- Hours: Full-time / Permanent
Benefits:
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Casual dress code
- Company pension
- 28 days annual leave
- Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
- 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
As a Deputy Care Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
- 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 supervision of junior staff
- Inducting new staff into the home 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, and promoting independence and social behaviour.
Requirements:
- NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Residential Services or equivalent is ESSENTIAL
- Experience as a Deputy Manager or a Senior in a Children's Residential Support Work environment is ESSENTIAL
- You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time
- You must be over the age of 21
- Willingness to work towards or already completed the Level 5
If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD, whilst developing your career path within health & social care as a Deputy Care Manager - this is the job for you!
Click apply today!!
