Deputy Manager – supported accommodation

We are working in partnership with a provider of Young People services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to young people aged between 16-18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a supported accommodation environment. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 36 hours per week plus sleep-ins. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £34,000 – £35,000

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for social care and communicate this to members of the team.
• Support the Manager with external audits.
• Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the service and its young people.
• Ensure each young person has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.
• Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.
• Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

• Progression opportunities.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
• Market leading training.
• Company pension.
• Core working hours between 8am to 5pm

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Kieran.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

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