Job Description

We are currently looking to recruit a Deputy Manager on a full-time basis working 40 hours per week for our children's home based in Ilford.

Shift Patterns: 8:00am to 4:00pm and 12:00-8:00 pm

Alternate weekends(either Saturday or Sunday)

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that the rights of the young people are upheld and promoted at all times in accordance with the principles of choice, respect, dignity and privacy.

Ensure that all issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and/or adults are reported according to policies and procedures and in accordance with the safeguarding policy.

Ensure that if there are significant changes to individual service users' needs these are raised with the Service Manager.

Ensure that all records are maintained in accordance with Heartwood Care's policies and procedures.

Conduct formal key work sessions with allocated young people and produce detailed reports for each session.

Promote young people's involvement in all areas including service delivery, quality assurance and organisational development.

Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with both internal colleagues and external bodies alike.

The Ideal candidate will be:

NVQ Qualified (Minimum Level 3) in a social care related subject.

. Children's Residential Care experience (2 Years)

. Understanding of OFSTED Regulations and compliance Requirements

Able to demonstrate an understanding of social emotional and behavioural difficulties and how these may impact the lives of the young people that we support.

Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

. Fully Funded Training Programme

20 days per year plus recognized Bank Holidays

. My Staff Shop

. Company Events

Nest Pension Scheme

Maternity and Sick pay

Refer a friend scheme

About Heartwood

With more than a decade's service in the field of social care, Heartwood Care Group have provided an experienced support for children and young people in their local communities delivering a tailored approach to each child and a flexible care for those with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties who are emotionally vulnerable and occasionally challenging. We are a service that focuses on the disadvantaged, where the safeguarding and welfare of young children is at the forefront of our minds.

"This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment

"All successful candidates offered employment will be subject to compulsory screening checks, this will include employment references and an Enhanced DBS check."

If you feel that you have what it takes to be a Deputy Manager apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,280.00-39,520.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Would you be flexible to work on a shift pattern? Do you have a Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent diploma?
Experience:

Children's Residential Care: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person