Trainee Manager – children’s home
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Trainee Manager based in Odlbury, West Midlands. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a children’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.
In this role you will work alongside a very experience Registered Manager while they open a new residential home. Once settled you will then have the opportunity to progress into the Registered Manager of the service.
This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience in a Deputy Manager role is essential and you must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent.
Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £36,000
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:
- Genuine opportunities to progress to a Registered Manager
- Opportunity to work towards a level 5 qualification
- Regular team events
- Free meals on shift
- Work alongside a supportive and passionate Registered Manager
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Kieran Nowopolski.
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