Elite

Deputy Manager - Children's Home - Corby

Deputy Manager - Children’s Home

Corby, Northamptonshire

£23,500 - £25,500 plus bonus and £62.64 sleep-in payments

 

I am working with a rapidly expanding company who run residential care homes providing the highest quality care and therapeutic support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).  They are looking for a Deputy Manager for one of their children’s homes in Corby, Northamptonshire.

Duties for this role will include:

  • Assisting the Registered Manager in the running of the home
  • Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager
  • Supporting and managing a staff team
  • Undertaking direct work with children and young people
  • Managing child protection concerns and complaints

For this exciting role you must be able to demonstrate:

  • Significant experience of working with young people with EBD in a residential setting
  • Proven experience of supervising a staff team
  • An NVQ 3 – Caring for Children and Young People/ QCF Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent)
  • The willingness to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Child Care (or equivalent)
  • The ability to work flexibly on a rota basis including shifts, sleep-ins and weekends
  • A full UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work purposes

In return my client can offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • On the job training
  • Career development and progression
  • A generous bonus system

For more information on this role, which offers a real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children and young people, please call Elite on 01604 879345.

 

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