Job Title: Deputy Manager (Children's Residential Care)
Salary: Up to 34,841.10 + £2000 JOINING BONUS
Enhanced overtime of +£2 per hour
£40 sleep in rate (up to £4800 per year)
Shifts: 2 days on 4 days off
About Us:
5ab Care is a provider of children's residential care services, dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to children and young people. Our focus is on creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive and achieve their full potential.
What we offer:
JOINING BONUS OF £2000! (*subject to T&C's)
Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour access to expert advice and compassionate guidance, designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general wellbeing
Private Healthcare scheme - private GP, dentist and optician cashback, therapies and outpatient, ,giving you fast access to diagnostics and medical treatment should you need it
210 hours annual leave
Double pay on shifts over Christmas and New Years Eve
Exclusive discounts and deals through Wellbeing Solutions - Cinema, shopping, days out and more!
Eyecare vouchers including a full eye care examination and £20 discount off of glasses
Cycle to work scheme - value up to £750Service bonus at 2 years, 5 years and 8 years of service up to £(Apply online only)% training funded by employer (Inc. diplomas Level 3,4 & 5)
Free DBS check
Blue light card
Pension scheme - 3% employer contribution
The Role:
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to join our team for our learning disability children's home in Luton.
As a Deputy Manager at 5ab Care, you will be responsible for providing leadership and support within our home. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained at all times. The role requires a compassionate and dedicated individual who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
To assist the registered manager to ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies and procedures and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights; providing good quality care, free from oppression, and where differences are respected and valued.
Achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people which reflects their individual care
To assist and supervise the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people, and to identify and prepare specific development plans ensuring the most appropriate service provision.
To be involved in the recruitment, induction, mentoring, and supervision of new employees.
Contribute to a comprehensive team training and development programme, enabling the service to have all the necessary skills and expertise levels available to meet the needs of the young people.
Support the registered manager to promote teamwork and ensure good organisation retention.
Demonstrate effective leadership and staff co-ordination and be a role model of excellence for staff.
To contribute to the development of appropriate relationships with, and between adults, young people and other stakeholders.
Liaise with the various internal and external multi-disciplinary teams and commissioning authorities, to ensure that the care needs of new, and existing children and young people are met.
To chair meetings, reviews and discussions as necessary, as directed by the registered manager
Requirements:
Possession / Working towards - Diploma level 5 Leadership & Management
Possession of Diploma level 3/4 - Children and Young People
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Excellent knowledge of the care needs and care plans of specific young people
Ability to take increased levels of professional responsibility
Ability to identify their own and others professional, care and training needs
Experience working with young people with varying levels of learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs.
Experience with children with a variety of communication needs, understanding how to effectively communicate with children that are non-verbal, utilising tools such as PECS, choose boards and visual aids
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people - click apply now!
5ab Care are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references