At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the manager in running a children's home and provide therapeutic care.
- Company: Join a caring and dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 28 days leave, birthday off, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification and experience in residential settings.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 33750 £ per year.
- Deputy Care manager role
- Residential children's services
- £36500 benefits
- Referral programme
- Annual leave
- Company pension
- Deputy Care Manager
About the role
Hours - This is an exciting opportunity as we have adapted the flexibility of this role to develop a healthy work/life balance for the successful candidate.
The role will be Monday – Friday with some flexibility based on the individual.
We have an opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our dynamic team within our children’s home in the Rhondda Cynon Taff area.
Supporting up to 4 Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties.
All our homes are based in a semi-rural location.
We provide a homely environment where Young People feel secure, supported, and nurtured so if you have a passion for providing therapeutic care & to make a positive impact to those in need, then please get in touch with us.
Your Role
As a Deputy you will support the registered manager in the running of the home, ensuring compliance with regulation and statutory requirements, along with our organisations policy, procedures and ethos.
You will be required to deputise in the managers absence, supporting staff in addition to the children and young people
Requirement’s to be a Deputy Care Manager
Essential
- QCF/NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or a Shift Leader, within a residential setting.
- Full UK manual drivers licence
- Minimum age 22
- Passion to make a difference
- Strong communication skills with internal and external agencies
- Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure
- Basic IT skills
- Flexibility of working hours
- Able to act as a positive role model
- Knowledge & understanding of Statutory requirements & regulations
- Knowledge & understanding of Health & Safety, and risk assessments
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification specific in Health & Social Care or Equivalent
- Registered with Social Care Wales or must register within initial 6 months in residential care
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of residential childcare
- Welsh Speaker
What we Offer
- Competitive pay with structured progression
- 28 days annual leave per year, plus an additional 1 days per year, up to a maximum of 5 days
- Birthday day off
- Opportunity to progress & develop leadership and management skills
- Fully supported Induction throughout probation period
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Fully funded milage allowance if working outside your allocated home.
- Company Pension Scheme
- Fully funded Health & Social Care Qualifications (Level 4-5)
- Fully funded ongoing CPD training program.
- Fully funded access to Trauma Informed Practice Training
- Earn double pay rate for sleep ins on selected bank holidays
- Incentive bonus vouchers
- Why apply
You will be a part of a caring, supportive and dynamic team, as a Deputy you will quickly become an integral part of the house team, supporting and deputising for the registered manager.
Making a real and positive difference to our children’s lives.
My client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All successful appointed candidates are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and referencing
Ability to commute/relocate
- Rhondda Cynon Taff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation
- United Kingdom (required)
- Work Location: In person
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