Enhanced Young People’s Services are expanding; we are continuing to grow and transform in line with our ambitious plans. We have a fantastic opportunity within one of our children’s homes for a Deputy Manager.
Working within our growing organisation you will have a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our long-term strategy. You will have the opportunity to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you are free to achieve your potential.
About You
As a Deputy Manager you will be expected to fully support the Manager in ensuring the home operates as efficiently as possible whilst maintaining the highest quality of support and assessment.
You will need to demonstrate a good awareness of child development, family dynamics, safeguarding, and the impact on the child from parental mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence and learning disabilities. You will also be expected to have knowledge of missing and trafficked children, contextual safeguarding, criminal and sexual exploitation and county lines. We expect all services to deliver support through a trauma focused lens.
You will assist the manager in leading the team in delivering positive outcomes for children, starting every day with a fresh outlook and the passion to make a difference.
It is essential you have knowledge of current legislation including Children’s Homes Regulations the Quality Standards that are aligned to these regulations.
To be successful in the role of Deputy Manager you will need to have a minimum Level 3 Diploma in any of the following:
· Health and Social Care Diploma
· Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
· Diploma in Youth Work Practice
· Diploma for Residential Childcare
Or similar qualification for working with vulnerable people.
Whilst the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership or and Management or similar diploma at level 5 is desired we welcome applications from candidates looking to take the ‘next steps’ in their career and be committed to completing such qualification within 2 years.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting the Manager in effective leadership of the centre’s staff and operations, so that the home is organised, managed, and staffed in a manner that delivers the best possible outcomes for children.
Leading the home in the managers absence
To ensure that the safety and welfare of families living at the centre is paramount
Enhanced Benefits Package:
Referral Scheme
Enhanced Care operates a "Refer a Friend" scheme. Employees who refer successful candidates are eligible for a reward.
Leave Entitlement
Employees receive 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
Financial Wellbeing
All employees have access to the Level Up app, which allows:
- Early access to up to £500 or 50% of earned wages per pay period
- Up to four withdrawals per pay cycle
- Optional savings accounts with direct salary contributions
Life Insurance
Employees under the age of seventy are covered by company life insurance, which pays four times their annual salary to a named beneficiary in the event of death during employment.
Pension Scheme
All employees are automatically enrolled in the company pension scheme, with the option to opt out.
Blue Light Card
Employees are eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card, which offers discounts across a wide range of retailers and services.
On-Call Pay
Homes operate a senior on-call system. Staff assigned to on-call duties receive additional pay for the duration of their on-call period.
Health and Wellbeing
Employees have access to free counselling services via the Employee Assistance Programme. This is available 24/7 and is extended to their family to access. Staff can access five sessions with a counsellor via remote link and also seek financial guidance.
Recognition and Reward
Each service organises company-funded events and team-building activities throughout the year. Managers also recognise individual achievements through newsletters and financial rewards.
Enhanced Benefits Package:
· 28 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) increasing to by 1 day after 2 years’ service and an additional day for every year’s service (up to 5 days)
· Enrolment in company pension
- Free parking on site
- Substantial training package
- Free access to counselling services
- £200 refer a friend payment
- Bonus of £250 for every Ofsted Inspection which considers the service ‘Outstanding’
Responsible to: Registered Manager
Responsible for: All staff working at the home
Salary: £37,000.00 with the potential to increase following the completion of a successful probation
If you would like an informal discussion to gain further information on the role, please contact [email protected], who will arrange for this to take place.
Pay: From £37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
