Deputy Residential Childcare Manager
Are you an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in young people's lives? We have a role available in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, with a fantastic client that has a supportive "home from home" environment!
They provide safe, stimulating care and aspirational educational opportunities for young people aged 11-18 with complex speech, language, and communication difficulties, including autism. Their young people may also have additional learning difficulties and display associated challenging behaviours.
As a Deputy Residential Childcare Manager, you'll play a crucial role in assisting the Registered Manager with the management, coordination, and development of quality services for our young people. You'll also have fantastic opportunities to participate in a wide range of activities, from theatre and cinema visits to sporting activities and country walks.
Whats on Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Starting from £29,223.48 per year, with an average annual salary of £31,303.48 (inclusive of one sleep-in per week at £40 each).
- Annual Salary Uplifts: Receive a £750 uplift after your first year and another £750 after your second year, with further increments for experience or additional responsibilities.
- Generous Benefits: Planned career development, free meals, onsite parking, a "Thank-you" reward system with high-street vouchers, sleep-in allowance, and comprehensive staff wellbeing support, including onsite mental health first aiders.
- Full-Time Position: Work an average 39-hour week.
- Varied Shift Patterns: A combination of early, late, and full days, with occasional sleep-in duties, including some weekends and bank holidays.
We're Looking For:
- At least 3 years' experience within a similar residential childcare setting.
- A strong working knowledge of autism.
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
- A valid driving licence (essential).
- A commitment to promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of young people.
- A willingness to participate fully in all activities with our young people.
