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Childrens Deputy Home Manager
Permanent and full time
Hinckley, Leicestershire
Working within our new Contextual Safeguarding Home
£31,512 - £37,531
We are currently on an exciting and innovative journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of children's homes for our most vulnerable young people ensuring they are able to stay close to home. We are looking for committed individuals who have a passion for working with care experienced children who have been a part of trauma and are vulnerable to sexual exploitation. Our beautiful new home in Hinkley will support 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.
To apply;
Must hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare.
Must hold OR be willing to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's services.
Must have at least 1 year supervisory and shift leader experience in a children's residential setting.
Knowledge and experience of working with OFSTED regulations and quality standards of children's homes with the ability to support the manager to achieve a rating of outstanding.
Knowledge and experience of recording and reporting to enable safeguarding and protection of children & young people.
This role is a very important and life changing role where you can assist children and young people in their walks of life. You will be leading a team of RSW’s and Senior’s to provide the best quality of care to the children and young people within your home. You will be supported by a Registered Childrens Home Manager.
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.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service.
- 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 offer.
