Are you someone who is passionate about helping and supporting children and young people grow combined with a solid background of leading and inspiring staff in residential children's homes?
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Our client is an established Children's care provider who are committed to providing safe and supportive homes for the children in their care.
Their mission is to empower each child to reach their full potential by creating an environment that fosters healing, growth, and learning.
They believe that every child deserves a loving and nurturing home where they can thrive, and they work tirelessly to make that a reality.
Through their trauma-informed approach and personalised care, our client strive to build strong foundations for their childrens well-being, helping them develop a deep sense of belonging, trust, and self-belief.
Our client is currently going through a planned period of growth and are recruiting for a motivational, experienced Deputy Manager to join their close knit team in their care home in Maidstone, Kent.
What you will be doing As Deputy Manager you will be required to support the Registered Manager in managing a range of quality services for young people and promoting partnership with staff, local agencies and young peoples families.
Assume responsibility to ensure compliance with Safeguarding Procedures, Health and Safety Regulations and the companys policies and procedures.
The Deputy Manager will need to provide effective leadership, maximising staff effectiveness through motivation and development, setting and reviewing targets, and deploying staff resources.
Manage team development and communication, ensuring effective flow of information, identifying and meeting staff training and development needs, and promoting Equality and Diversity policies and procedures.
The Deputy Manager will be responsible for all young people and staff within the home in the absence of the Registered Manager What were looking for Applicants should hold at minimum a Level 3 Diploma in Childrens Residential Childcare and be committed to working towards the Level 5.
We are seeking an exceptional and inspirational Deputy Manager to join our team.
Ideal candidates for this role should have a successful background as a Deputy Manager within a home rated as Good or Outstanding.
Successful candidates will play a key role as a part of the companys management team in the development and management of the home.
They should have the necessary abilities, values, and skills to excel in the position and should possess the Level 3 Diploma in Childrens Residential Childcare.
Whats in it for you We offer a competitive salary package, which includes a pension plan.
We are committed to investing in our staff for the long-term, fostering a culture that values and supports both personal and professional growth.
We provide each manager with extensive support, including experienced leadership guidance, clinical supervision, and ongoing training to ensure your success.
Safeguarding: We prioritise the safety and well-being of our children and staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding ensures candidates in our recruitment process will undergo measures such as enhanced DBS checks, diligent evaluation of applications, validation of relevant qualifications, and obtaining references.
If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hear JBRP1_UKTJ