Safehands Recruitment

Rombourne Business Centre,

Sophia House,

 Cardiff

CF11 9LJ

 (T) 02920660200

(E) sarahjphillips@safehandsrecruitment.co.uk

www.safehandsrecruitment.co.uk

Job Specification

Deputy Care Manager – The Derwen School

Salary: £27.308 - £31.002 per annum (inclusive of a £5,000 shift allowance) dependent on experience and qualifications

We are recruiting an exceptional and experienced Deputy Home Manager to work alongside our Head of Care to shape and lead the residential aspects of our newly established residential school, in Oswestry.

THE ROLE:

We are recruiting an exceptional and experienced Deputy Home Manager to work alongside our Head of Care to shape and lead the residential aspects of our newly established residential school, in Oswestry. You will work closely with the Head of Care to ensure the delivery of high quality therapeutic care to young people as part of our integrated service offering. In order to achieve this you will hold an in-depth knowledge of parenting models appropriate to children with an LD diagnosis. Alongside this you will also have knowledge of relevant legislations and be confident in your knowledge so that you are able to guide and develop the wider team.

Alongside the Registered Manager you will:

· Lead, coach, inspire and motivate your team

· Have the ability to quickly develop trusting professional relationships

· Display our values and expected behaviours at all times

· Work to ensure these behaviours are replicated throughout your team

To apply for this role you will need:

· Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young people or Residential Childcare

· Ideally will hold or will be working to the achievement of a level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.

· Experience working at a senior level in a residential setting with children and young people.

· Committed to providing an excellent level of care for our young people

• Enthusiastic in your approach to tough challenges
• Assertive in difficult situations
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills
• Hold a full driving licence and your own vehicle
• Flexible in providing consistent support to the young people in our care
• Seeking career and personal development
• Open to new ways of thinking around our therapeutic model and parenting

As a Deputy Manager you will be required to work 5 forty-eight hour shifts (10 sleep ins) {240hours} plus 5.5 hours office time; this totals 245.5 hours per month.

THE PACKAGE:

· Generous annual leave scheme with enhancements for service

· Personal Pension

· Life Insurance (after 12 months)

· In-house L&D team offering robust on-going training

· 2 week intensive induction and training in PRICE, PACE, Emergency First Aid etc.

· 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme

· Money saving initiatives on cars and breakdown cover

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programmes

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends

Experience:

• working with children with a Learning Disability diagnosis: 1 year (Required)
• working at a senior level in residential childcare: 1 year (Required)

Licence:

• Driving Licence (Required)
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People (Required)

Work remotely:

• No

Don't miss out on being rewarded with amazing job satisfaction and feeling part of a community. This leading healthcare provider based in Oswestry is passionate about offering the best service to both staff and clients. So apply today!