I have an exciting opportunity for someone to join a flourishing children's residential home as their Deputy Home Manager in Ashford, Kent.

Your role will be to support the manager in the day-to-day running of the service, which supports young people between the ages of 8 - 17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), working for a provider that puts the outcomes of the people they support at the very forefront of what they do.

Are you a passionate and inspirational support worker within children's residential services looking for a move into a Deputy role?

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 (no sleep-ins required!)

Location: Ashford, Kent

Hours: Full-time / Permanent

Shift pattern: 39 & 45 hour contracts available - Rolling rota

Benefits:

• Free meals whilst on shift
• PerkBox Employee benefits
• Bluelight Card
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

As a Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Supporting the management to run a successful staff team and all day-to-day operations of the home
• To assist the management team with the supervision of junior staff
• Inducting new staff into the home procedure and culture
• Ensuring the highest standards of care in relation to the young people's physical, behavioural and emotional needs.
• Assist senior staff with the writing and maintaining of placement and risk management plans
• Support young people in daily activities including family contact, attending local clubs, 1:1 activities in the community, and promoting independence and social behaviour.

Requirements:

• NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Residential Services or equivalent is ESSENTIAL
• Experience as a Deputy Manager or a Senior in a Children's Residential Support Work environment is ESSENTIAL
• You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time
• You must be over the age of 21
• Willingness to work towards or already completed the Level 5

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people with EBD, whilst developing your career path within health & social care as a Deputy Manager - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!