Job Deputy Manager- Children's Residential

Deputy Manager

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity in our homes across the West Midlands for a Deputy Manager to join our team in upholding our standards of care, fostering growth, and inspiring positive change.

We are a dedicated team committed to providing a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for young people. Our focus is on promoting their well-being, helping them achieve their potential and ensuring their voices are heard.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Residential Manager, ensuring the home aligns with our values and standards in their absence.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the team, aiding in their professional development and individual growth.
• Oversee colleague management, including appraisals, supervision and training adherence.
• Manage health and safety protocols, risk assessments and ensure all necessary training is completed.
• You will need to be open to working in a reflective manner and deliver relationship-based, person centred care as part of a small team. This will involve a combination of day, evening, night, weekend and bank holiday working.
• Financial Management of the home
• Environment Management
• Quality Assurance
• Upholding professional Care Practices

Qualifications and Experience:

• We require a Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce qualification for this role.
• You will need at least 1 years' experience of Senior Support Work in a Childrens Residential setting.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting well-being

Benefits:

• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral! *
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
• Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
• Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
• Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.
• Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• High quality CPD opportunities.
• Free eye checks.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, fostering a supportive environment, and leading a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.

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