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Deputy Manager

SGS Care
Full-time
On-site
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Title: Deputy Manager in a Children's Residential
Location: Preston
Salary: up to £34,200 DOE
Working Hours: Shifts 2 on 4 off
Service: Residential Care Service
Service Users: Children and young people aged 8-17 with complex needs and challenging behaviour

Qualifications Required:

  • 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting at a senior level
  • Level 3 or 4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent

Experience:

  • 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting at senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Our client, a therapeutic children’s service provider, is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Deputy Manager for their 3-bedded Children’s Residential Home. This role involves supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care, and managing the home in the absence of the Registered Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the manager in all aspects of running the home and ensuring obligations set out in the children’s home quality standards 2015 are met.
  • Assist in ensuring each young person's needs are met through effective assessment and care planning.
  • Take the lead in setting standards, evaluating achievements, and securing improvements in service quality.
  • Promote team development and effective team working.
  • Facilitate and support young people in decision-making and promote choice and involvement in house meetings.
  • Apply strategies developed in response to challenging behaviors and contribute to their review and development.
  • Liaise with other agencies/professionals as necessary.
  • Record information about young people and ensure communication with staff members.
  • Delegate tasks to staff members and monitor their effective implementation.
  • Ensure an effective induction program for all new employees.
  • Undertake on-call duties as directed.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Benefits and Incentives:

  • Comprehensive, paid induction training through our sister company Think Tank Academy.
  • Consistent support, training, and development within our organization.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Outstanding service employee of the year award - £3,000 voucher-based award.
  • Employee of the month award.
  • Paid Blue Light card on completion of induction.
  • Healthcare insurance 
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Long Service award - £200 for 2 years, £400 for 5 years, and £600 for 10 years (all of which include increased annual leave and will be paid by a gift voucher of your choice).
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Length of Service Holiday Scheme – Awarding up to an additional 3 days paid leave per year with continued service, above Statutory Entitlement.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme offering £100 for every person you successfully recommend.
  • Free Gym Membership, including group classes.

Desired Criteria:

  • Level 5 Leadership and Management - preferred.
  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence - preferred.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Sam on 0113 318 0595 or samuel@sgscare.co.uk