Deputy Manager – children’s home
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Norwich, Norfolk.
If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to 1 child within a children’s home.
This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
Previous experience in a managerial role is not essential although all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare.
Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying an hourly rate of £15.95 during probation and £16.79 after probation is completed.
As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.
- Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
- Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.
- Ensure each child 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:
- Access to the Blue Light benefits platform for discounts across a range of shops, venues and services.
- Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Access to multiple wellbeing initiatives.
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.
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