Job Description
Are you a passionate and inspirational leader? Do you have what it takes to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people? Our remarkable staff do every day.
We are looking for an outstanding Deputy Manager to join our team at our Home in Northampton, Northamptonshire which offers holistic and therapeutic care to young people from 8 to 17 years old with learning disabilities and complex needs.
When we say Home, we really mean it. We endeavour to create a home environment that exceeds the needs of our children and young people - enabling them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.
We firmly believe that our staff are central to helping us achieve this, which is why we will provide you with ongoing training and development, frequent supervision and extensive opportunities for progression. We are committed to staff retention, development and equality.
Working as a Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the Children's Home including providing professional support, guidance and supervision to the staff team.
You must be willing to go above and beyond for our children and young people - ensuring that they have an experience of childhood that they can reflect upon and carry with them into adulthood.
In return, we are offering a career defining opportunity to impact on an organisation that is ambitious in its vision to provide children and young people with a high standard of specialised and individualised care.
Salary and Benefits
* £32,000 - £38,000 per annum plus sleep-in allowance (Depending on Experience).
* Additional overtime and sleep-in enhancements.
* Some on call and weekend working
* Ongoing training and development including the opportunity to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
Requirements
* Recent experience working either as a Deputy Manager or as a Senior Residential Support Worker in a Children's Home.
* This role will be a mixture or working on the front line with our young people and deputising for the Managers Office tasks
* Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent qualification).
* Full UK Driving Licence with access to your own transport.
Apply Today
* We are looking to hold interviews as soon as possible. Please apply today by responding to this job advertisement.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (Depending on Experience)
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person