At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a caring environment for young people, managing reports and care plans.
- Company: Join Madiba, a passionate provider of complex care in Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Full funding for Level 5 diploma, healthcare cash scheme, and 210 hours annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, casual dress code, and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in care.
- Qualifications: Level 3/4 Diploma in Children's Workforce and supervisory experience required.
The predicted salary is between 46202 - 52100 £ per year.
Madiba is an established provider of complex care in Yorkshire and we really mean business when it comes to changing lives and strive to change the way children are looked after. We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join the Madiba team as a Deputy Manager at our Holmfirth based home.
What will I be doing as a Deputy Manager?
- Support in the leadership and management of the home, deputizing in the Registered Manager's absence.
- Take lead with report writing, care plans, risk assessments and leading multi-agency meetings (with direction).
- Assist the Registered Manager in providing an emotionally secure, consistent, caring and supportive environment for the young people with us.
- Developing positive relationships with the young people in our care, their families and external agencies.
- Receive ongoing training and practical experience of doing most aspects of the job of a Registered Manager as part of continuing professional development.
What we are looking for:
- Must have achieved a minimum Level 3/4 Diploma in Children's & Young People's workforce or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a supervisory role.
- A good level of IT & admin skills are essential.
- Ability to interact with a range of people/young people.
- Able to provide consistency of care and support to the young people.
- Experience working with children who may display challenging behaviour.
- Experience working in a multi-occupancy home (preferred).
- Experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities (preferred).
- Flexibility to work shifts including days, evenings, weekends & bank holidays.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
- Candidates must be over 21 to meet the industry regulations.
This is a full-time role averaging 37.5 hours on a weekly rota - 3 days 9.00am-4.30pm admin days and 1 day to support on shift (15.5 hours).
What can we offer at Madiba?
- Madiba will enrol & fully fund towards a level 5 diploma in leadership & management (if not already completed).
- Healthcare cash scheme receive cash back for medical appointments including dentistry, optical and wellbeing.
- 210 hours annual leave per year.
- Opportunity to pick up extra shifts & overtime paid at enhanced rates.
- Company events.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free parking.
- Casual dress code.
- Food available whilst on shift & access to our discretionary food bank.
- The opportunity to grow and progress your career, we are expanding quickly.
- Monthly recognition awards.
- Comprehensive induction, ongoing training & support.
- Refer a friend scheme paid at £150 & another £350 after passing probation.
All successful candidate offers will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.
Deputy Children's Home Manager in Leeds employer: Madiba Limited
Madiba is a fantastic employer dedicated to transforming the lives of children in care, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment in Holmfirth. With a strong focus on employee development, including fully funded training towards a Level 5 diploma in leadership and management, as well as generous benefits like a healthcare cash scheme and flexible working options, Madiba fosters a culture of recognition and growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement.
