Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Safe Children's Care is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Residential Support Workers to join our team in Oldham. Safe Children's Care is a family-owned company. They are passionate about establishing and maintaining an exceptional children's home where children who have faced difficult beginnings can find a secure and loving environment.

As a Deputy Manager, you will be changing a child's life by providing one to one care for children aged 8-17 who are from a background of trauma and neglect in line with their care plans, acting as a role model at all times. You must be driven to also ensure that the children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, laughter, friendship, and discovery.

You will be participating in the day-to-day operation & duties of the home and ensuring all of the documentation required is completed accurately. We want you to be able to create a positive environment in the home, so this enables the children to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.

You will be supporting the children in social and educational activities that help them in developing their learning and educational aspirations, e.g., family contact, appointments, education, and leisure activities, including holidays abroad, trips in the UK and many more.

To achieve this high level of care we give, you will be working with a fantastic team and supportive manager to ensure the children in your care have all their needs and requirements met.

The official start date is expected towards the end of the year and will be confirmed in due course.

The requirement is to be over the age of 25, with a license to drive both manual and automatic vehicles.

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and experience:

Level 3 or 4 Diploma/NVQ relating to young people in residential care

1 year experience in a deputy or senior role

Experience of completing and updating Care plans, risk assessments

Experience of attending relevant meetings relating to young people in care and liaising with professionals

Confidence in line managing and overseeing a Team of Residential Support Workers with the support of the Home's Manager

Experience within the Care services

Experience of working as part of a team

Good written and verbal skills

Ability to communicate with children & establish supportive relationships

Knowledge of Children's Home Standards and Children's Home Regulation

Awareness of issues affecting young people in residential care

Ability to work on a rota basis

Confidence in running the home in Manager's absence

Experience using Clearcare is essential

Additional benefits include:

Monthly supervisions with your manager focusing on well-being and progression. Company pension Flexible working Onsite parking Ongoing training and development Bonuses Blue light discount card eligibility with access to more than 15,000 discounts Meals and snacks provided on shift
For further information about the company or the role, or to request an application form, please contact

SadiqueAhmed@safechildrenscare.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 17.65 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company car On-site parking
Work Location: In person