Job Description

Juventas is looking for a multi-skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated

Assistant Manager

to assist the Registered Manager in the running of our four-bed registered children's home based in Chatteris, 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 and Cambridgeshire, 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:







Perkbox employee benefits including retail, entertainment, insights, travel and other discounts Employee engagement recognition rewards Employee covers such as critical illness and life cover Company sick pay Discounted or free food Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Company employee engagement initiatives Medicash benefits include additional perks and financial help with health-related costs such as: optical, dental, specialist consultations and diagnostic tests, complementary therapies, alternative therapies, prescriptions, innoculations & flu jabs, chiropody, health screening, stress support, virtual GP, gym discounts * Room for overtime depending on service needs