Job Description

Role - Deputy Children's Manager,
Location - Ashbourne
Salary - 39,000 - 41,000
Hours - 2 days on 3 days off
We are working with a Children's care company with an excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of their children's residential homes. They are a rapidly expanding organisation who are currently offering a very competitive salary plus benefits including a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts. They specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have learning disability.
The main duties of this role include:
Provide direct care and support to children with learning disabilities, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being are maintained at all times.
Oversee and support all staff to ensure they are effectively managing the behaviours of the young people, enable them to move from external control toward self-control.
Safeguard children and young people and ensure there general wellbeing.
Assist the manager to complete daily and weekly tasks as required.
Work to ensure referrals are appropriately matched and share information with team members.
Job Requirements
To provide positive parenting
To have exceptional communication skills
To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)
To provide support and positive role modelling to the staff team (including completing supervisions)
Must be prepared to complete Diploma Level 5 Childrens Residential Care
Essential Requirements
Previous experience working with children, particularly those with learning disabilities or additional needs is a necessity.
Some elements of supervisory experience would be beneficial although not a necessity.
Diploma level 4 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent qualification is a necessity.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and work effectively in a team.
A caring, patient, and empathetic attitude, with a commitment to promoting the rights and well-being of children with learning disabilities
Exercise vigilance in respect of Health and Safety and promptly report all hazards immediately.
A full driving licence is required and must also include business insurance.
This list is not exhaustive; all professional staff are expected to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required by their line manager.
Benefits:
Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
Access to employee wellbeing programme
28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years service

Skills Required