Job Description

At Moonreach, we deliver residential childcare services in a 3-bed home in Farnley for children aged 7 to 18.

We are a family-owned business who have developed a brand recognised and respected for delivering high quality services in all our homes. Since opening in 2010, we have grown steadily and are excited to now be looking for a committed individual with recent, relevant experience to join our team as a Deputy Manager.

As Deputy Manager you will need to have good knowledge and experience of the law and practice relating to children in care and have strong operational skills to manage the work efficiently and effectively as well as the expertise required to ensure homes are run on a sound financial and practical basis.

You will have a recognised social care or professional qualification relevant to working with children to at least diploma 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent) as well as at least two years experience relevant to residential care within the last five. You will also need to demonstrate your experience in supervising and managing professional staff.

Specific Requirements

A level 3 qualification related to working with children. Willingness to undertake further training and development to enhance our service delivery 2 years relevant experience (gained within the last 5 years) A demonstrable high level of performance in record keeping and organisational experience A well-rounded understanding of the social, cultural, physical and emotional needs of children and young people, particularly those with challenging behaviour The ability to motivate young people through social and leisure activities towards developing personal and social skills Ability to work on own initiative and objectively in a sometimes-pressured environment Ability to manage and supervise staff Strong written and verbal communication skills A willingness to participate in the on-call rota system Be able to identify your own training and personal development needs. Due to current Ofsted regulations, all applicants must be a minimum of 21 years old
If successful, you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week (comprised of up to 3 paperwork shifts and two late, sleep-in shifts per week). We also operate an on-call rota which the Deputy Manager will be expected to take part in.

To apply, please send a CV with a brief outline of why you are applying for the role, and what experience you will bring. Suitable candidates will be required to complete our application form and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced level criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, verified references, employment checks and evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Salary is based on an hourly rate and fixed payments for two sleep-in and two on-call shifts per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 39,200 per year (plus overtime OTE) (based on hourly payment, sleep-in and, on call rates)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 39,200.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Holidays Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

driving (preferred) Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Deputy Manager Sept 2024