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Horizon Care and Education has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager or an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking to progress into a Deputy role at our new home Childrens home in Melksham, Wiltshire!
About you:
You will have at least one year of experience as a Senior Support Worker in a Childrens Residental setting or have previously worked as a Deputy Manager and a minimum Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce qualification for this role.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting well-being
What you'll get in return:
- Real Living Wage employer
- Competitive pay rates
- Christmas bonus
- Blue Light Card
- Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to 2500 per referral! *
- Financial wellbeing service
- Life Assurance
- Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
- Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
- Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
- Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
- Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
- Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
- Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.
- Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
- Supportive management and senior leaders.
- High quality CPD opportunities.
- Free eye checks.
Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Management:
- Act as the Manager's support, ensuring the home aligns with our values and standards in their absence.
- Provide guidance and leadership to the team, aiding in their professional development and individual growth.
- Oversee colleague management, including appraisals, supervision, and training adherence.
- Manage health and safety protocols, risk assessments, and ensure all necessary training is completed.
Also the role will include:
- Financial Management
- Environment Management
- Quality Assurance
- Professional Care Practice.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, fostering a supportive environment, and leading a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you!
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