Children's Home Deputy Manager - #143590

Department: Residential

Location: Conifers - Wakefield

Compensation: £34,000 - £36,000 / year

Description

Are you an experienced deputy manager who is looking for a new direction? Then become a highly valued Children's Home Deputy Manager with Esland, and start a truly rewarding career!

Hours: two days on, four days off (including sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance

Pay: up to £36,000 per annum, based on qualifications held (includes sleep night allowance)

Esland are driven to changing children’s’ lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

We are looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable Deputy Manager to join our dedicated and highly valued team based in Huddersfield.

The home is a solo service, providing therapeutic care for a young person who may initially struggle to live in a larger group home.

We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!

What we can offer a Children's Home Deputy Manager:

Our homes offer the very best in children led, therapeutic care. We feel that there are so many reasons to join us! We want you to feel valued and supported in your role and as such, we offer:

• Routes for progression and development
• BILD accredited, paid induction training
• Access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advise and counselling
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• A warm, family work environment and a company culture focused on fun
• Full support within your role and a good work/life balance
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company and much more!
  
  

Essential requirements for a Children's Home Deputy Manager:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a children's residential care home (within the last 5 years)
• At least 12 months in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role
• Level 3 Diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of Ofsted regulations and expectations, relevant legislation and Quality Standards
• Excellent communication and team leader skills.
• A full, UK driving licence issued in the UK
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• Candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices. Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21 and have right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.


All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.