Job Title: Assistant Manager (Children's Home)
Location: March, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £28,159 - £33,879 (dependent on experience) + £55 per sleep in shift
Juventas is looking for a multi-skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Manager to assist the Registered Manager in the running of our registered children's home based in March, Cambridgeshire.
The role
Juventas cares for looked-after children in residential and semi-independent supported accommodation so they can live a positive and meaningful life as they approach adulthood.
As Assistant Manager you'll be:
- Providing care and support for looked after-children in a residential accommodation setting
- Working as a member of the homes staff team to provide children with the necessary guidance to enable them to live a positive and meaningful life as they approach adulthood
- Working on a shift basis to ensure children have their needs met and their welfare promoted while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism
- Reporting to and assist the Registered Manager with the effective day-to-day management of staff teams including induction, supervision, monitoring and development as well as completing annual appraisals
The ideal candidate
You'll have:
- At least 3 years' experience of working with children and young people
- At least 1 year's experience in a senior, managerial or team leader role
- Relevant educational or professional qualification(s)
- Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care - Children and Young People and a good standard of secondary education
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to obtain business insurance
- The ability to identify the needs of young people
- An understanding of the importance of safeguarding young people
All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.
About us
Based in Norfolk, Suffolk, East Midlands and West Midlands, Juventas provides supported accommodation for vulnerable young people aged from 10 to 18. We specialise in helping unaccompanied asylum seekers, Looked After children and children with social, emotional and complex needs.
We offer a unique comprehensive package of benefits to employees and their families. This includes:
- Professional development and progression opportunities
- Company benefits package including Medicash, Perkbox, extra annual leave, life insurance, critical illness cover etc.
- Being part of a supportive and forward thinking organisation with clear values
Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Everyone who works with children and young people has a responsibility for keeping them safe. Juventas is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of everyone who uses our services. The company is clear that this expectation is the primary duty of all staff and volunteers.
Pay: £28,159.00-£33,879.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- How many years experience do you have working in a children's home?
- Do you require sponsorship in order to consider this role?
- Do you have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)?
Experience:
- leadership within a children's home: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK driving licence and your own care (required)
Work Location: In person
