Off-shift Children's Residential Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager
Children’s Services
Company: Mutual Care Ltd
Location: Exeter (EX1 & EX6 postcodes – Very easy commute from Exeter centre)
Salary: £36,500 Basic | + optional overtime shifts
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: RIGHT TO WORK & SPONSORSHIP POLICY. Applicants MUST already possess the permanent legal right to work in the UK. > * We are STRICTLY UNABLE to offer Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), Tier 2 Visas, or care worker sponsorship of any kind for this position. Applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected immediately without review. A valid UK Driving Licence is also a mandatory requirement
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for a passionate and proactive individual ready for their next career move. You will assist the Registered Manager in leading a team within a small residential children's home near Exeter.
- Do you thrive in making a difference to the lives of children?
- Do you have a passion to work with children on a day-to-day basis?
- Do you want to work for a company that recognises Residential workers as professionals?
If so, your benefits package will consist of:
- Basic Salary of £36,500 per annum.
- Pension contribution.
- Employee Welfare & Benefits.
- Optional overtime shifts at £15 p/hr plus £35 per sleep-in.
- Fully funded Level 3-5 diplomas.
- £1,000 refer a friend bonus.
- Fully funded training program.
- Free meals.
- Free Blue Light card offering huge on-line and in-store savings.
Our key requirements include:
- Full UK Driving Licence or equivalent (Required).
- L3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (Required).
- At least 1 years’ experience working within a children’s residential setting or within children’s services (Required).
- Have experience of supervising staff within a care setting (Required).
- Knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations and quality standards.
- Ability to foster positive relationships with stakeholders.
If you are committed to leading by example and maintaining good professional practices when working with children, then this could be the opportunity you have been looking for. Staff development is at the forefront of our plans as you will be an integral part of our organisation. You will work alongside an experienced Registered Manager to create an environment that children can thrive in and feel love and affection.
Role Overview
The Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the Registered Manager in all aspects of the management of the home in accordance with Mutual Care’s commitment to Safeguarding and in line with our policies, procedures and all relevant regulations including Ofsted and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
This is an off-shift position working 8 hours per day, Monday – Friday. You will also be part of an on-call rota supporting our homes out of hours.
Key Objectives:
- To support the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the home’s Statement of Purpose.
- To deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.
- Working in partnership with parents, carers and practitioners, ensuring all children and young people are safeguarded at all times.
- To proactively provide a caring and supportive environment for young people that respects and affirms their individual identity (cultural, emotional, spiritual, gender, social etc) and one in which they feel secure and free from harm and bullying.
- To comply with all organisational policies and procedures, and legislative requirements within The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Health and Safety at Work Act and all other relevant legislation as appropriate.
- Commit to and maintain a strong safeguarding culture within the home.
- To maintain, respect, and adhere to confidentiality when working with vulnerable children.
The culture in our homes is one of positivity, energy, optimism and motivation. You will be responsible for the protection of our children and be a positive role model, inspiring children in all aspects of their lives.
You will be able to build positive and appropriate relationships which show resilience and focus on positive outcomes for children both socially and educationally.
Mutual Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- supervising a team within a care setting: 1 year (preferred)
- working within a children’s residential setting or services: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- L3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (preferred)
- UK Driving License (or equivalent) (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
