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Daytime Healthcare are assisting a Residential Children's Home near the Blunsdon / Chippenham area to find a Deputy Manager to join the team.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to join a progressive and trauma informed group of Childrenās Homes with a focus on upholding the values and guidelines of a Therapeutic Community. The home is a five bed residential home specialising in providing care for young people with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What are the main duties of a Deputy Manager?
Ā· To be responsible for the assisting the manager in the management, co-ordination, and development of a range of quality therapeutic services for young people that live at our Home.
Ā· To ensure the Home exceeds all standards as stated in the Childrenās Home Regulations 2015 and all other legislation relevant to the therapeutic care of our children.
Ā· To promote relationships as central to the working practice of our Homes. Taking an empathetic and engaging approach to working in partnership with young people, their families, professionals, and other agencies, in order to meet the needs of young people.
Salary: up to Ā£33,000 per annum depending on experience, plus bonuses, pension, and other benefits. 28 days annual leave plus 3 paid wellness shifts per year. There will be other benefits for this role including a mobile phone. Paid sleep ins are Ā£63/night which included at one per week.
Shift patterns will include some on-shift working 07.30-21.30 (two shifts) and some administrative shifts 08.30-16.30
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
- MUST have experience in Residential Childrenās Social Care with a minimum of one yearsā experience, ideally as a senior support worker.
- An understanding of Trauma Informed Care and therapeutic background. A working knowledge of PACE and effective understanding of what a therapeutic placement looks like for children is advantageous or a willingness to learn.
- Strong leadership and effective communication skills with a very nurturing side and strong interpersonal skills.
- Hold a Level 3 NVQ diploma in Residential Childcare.
- UK Driving License
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