Deputy Care Manager Children Service
Gap Personnel
- Heckingham, Norfolk
- £33,945 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Salary - £31,364 to £33,945 depending on experience plus additional sleep in payments
- Hours – 37 hours will be inclusive of shifts
- Area – Near to Loddon in the county of Suffolk
- To be a member of the Senior Management Team and deputise for the Registered Manger in their absence with regard to their overall responsibilities.
- To attend weekly Senior Staff Meetings in a liaison and advisory capacity.
- To chair Child Care Staff Meetings where designated.
- To offer formal Supervision to members of the staff team as delineated in the Staff Support and Development Programme.
- Where delegated, to offer Line-Management within the Staff Support and Development Programme for Child Care Staff.
- To assist in the professional development of colleagues by involvement in other relevant aspects of the company’s Staff Support and Development Programme.
- Deputy Care Managers will hold a responsibility for the following specific duties held in rotation within the group: a. the general organisation and operation of the home on set designated shift times.
- Hold operational responsibility for a specific management aspect of the home (e.g. recreation programmes, administration of medication, etc).
- To play a significant role in the training and induction of Child Care Staff, particularly in the absence of the Registered Manager.
- Level 3 Diploma/NVQ (Residential Childcare or equivalent).
- Experience within a similar service is required due to having a working knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
- Have experience in supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
- The passion and desire to motivate staff and service users to achieve their full potential.
- Preferred, commuting distance from Loddon in the county of Suffolk.
- Competitive salary’s – 31,364 – £33,945 depending on experience
- Recruit a friend” reward scheme
- Career progression for high performers
- Loyalty bonus for long serving team members
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Employee assistance service
- Free legal advice helpline
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