Deputy Manager Leek

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Job description

For our client it is imperative and important that their children enjoy new and varied experiences that encourage them to be the best version of themselves and that any disability is not seen as a barrier but an opportunity for inspirational outside the box thinking.

They hold a belief that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children are part of the community, enjoying all that this offers including celebrations, events and fundraising.

Our clients teams are fully committed to their company goals, they understand the challenges and rewards of working with our clients young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Home Manager to join their home in Leek. The home is rated Good in all areas with OFSTED and has an excellent reputation with the local authorities.

The home can accommodate up to 6 Young people, all the Children & Young People we support have a learning disabilities, Autism, epilepsy and can display some associated behaviours. Many of our clients children (not all) are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate with them through different methods such as picture boards, Smartbox devices and Makaton.

Our clients guiding principles are:
Integrity, it is the foundation of what they do. A nurturing approach to the young people and staff and a passion that will drive your commitment to achieve the very best for the children.
Bringing our clients plans to life will be challenging and intense but, with enthusiasm, creativity and a hands on approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none
Essential
Experience in Residential Childcare Environment
Level 3 Children s and Young People or equivalent
Driver (company provide a car during working hours)
Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends)
Company Values
Friendly, passionate and caring nature
Positive, pleasant and approachable
Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
Person Centred, allowing our clients children to explore & utilise their own strengths
Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas
Reward and Benefits
Competitive salary
Paid induction programme
Dedicated learning and development programmes
Face to face therapeutic training
Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
Free DBS check
Free parking
Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
Refer a friend scheme reward system earn £1,000 per referral
Welcome bonus £500
Pension scheme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee recognition schemes
Company vehicle to use when in work
Being part of one of the UK s leading specialist therapeutic providers.
Our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people they support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children s list.
If you have not heard back within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion
Terms and Conditions apply

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £35,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
• Supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

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