An exciting opportunity has become available for a Deputy Manager to join our Supported Accommodation service supporting young people aged 16 to 18, as we continue to grow and expand our internal residential provision in Warrington.We are looking for an experienced, child focused individual who has a good understanding of the Ofsted Regulations to support the Registered Service Manager in the day to day running of our supported accommodation homes in Warrington and ensure the services we provide to our children is outstanding.
You will work 37 hours a week Monday to Sunday on rota basis with the expectation of completing sleep in duties to support the supported accommodation team and the children and young people within the service.You will also benefit from 20% enhancements Monday to Friday 7pm to 11pm and 30% enhancements from 7pm to 11pm on Saturday and Sunday. We offer a substantial training package and are committed to supporting development and progress. We are in easily commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside. We have a car leasing scheme (salary sacrifice) and rail ticket scheme available for our employees. When established within the role we will support you in the completion of a Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management.What's needed?
NVQ level 3 in care of children & young people or a diploma in social care. Experience of working with children and young people in a social care setting.Understanding of young people's needs and behaviours and evidence of having effectively contributed to responding to those needs to enable them to reach full potential.Demonstrates a flexibility of approachProven interpersonal skills to be able to represent the interests of the home in a positive way. Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work, understands the limits of his/her role.Able to complete work by set deadline, seeks and uses professional support constructively.Evidence of ability to contribute effectively to a team providing high quality care in a safe and stable settingExperience of working in a setting where a calm manner and reflective attitude is needed.BenefitsAs well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)Access to our attractive and competitive benefits packageAccess to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
- 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
- Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
- Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.DBS clearance is required.
If you are applying for the job internally, please ensure that you apply via the Careers Page on SAP, however if you are applying for an additional job you would need to apply externally.If you are a permanent WBC employee, you will need to apply for this fixed term position as an internal secondment opportunity and will need to discuss this with your current line manager prior to applying.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer
For enquiries, please feel free to contact Kerry Harris.on - [email protected] for an informal discussion about the role
