Deputy Manager - LD

• Are you passionate about providing a safe place for vulnerable children to call home?
• Ever considered a rewarding career in care with an ambitious and dedicated residential service who will support your career with amazing development opportunities?
  
  

If yes, apply today!

Are looking for that next step in your career, we are hiring A Deputy Manager to join the team. If you have worked as a Team Leader in care but now looking for progression, we would love to hear from you!

You will receive a competitive salary of up to £30,075 including 4 sleep-in's per month. Additional sleep-in's and shifts are available if you would like any overtime.

Our vision is clear alongside our commitment to all children who live at Amegreen, our goal is to help them achieve incredible outcomes and as Deputy Manager you will lead and inspire your team to exceed all outcomes with aspirations to be a Home Manager in the near future.

Established in 2013, Amegreen are an independent children services provider of residential Childrens homes. In our homes we provide therapeutic care to children aged between 5 to 18. These children receive our valuable services to provide them with the best possible start to their early years.We pride ourselves on achieving an Ofsted outstanding rating across our homes.

Our vision is clear alongside our commitment to all children who live at Amegreen, our goal is to help them achieve incredible outcomes and as Deputy Manager you will lead and inspire your team to exceed all outcomes with aspirations to be a Home Manager in the near future.

Key responsibilities:

• Learning about the young person’s interests as well as their dislikes and their triggers, using that connection as a launchpad for a rewarding relationship.
• Responsible for the wellbeing of the children in your care.
• Leading, training and developing new and existing care workers within your team
• Working as part of an incredible committed team, you will co-operate and share knowledge and learning amongst your team.
• You will manage the home in the absence of the Registered Manager and ensure that all care planning, regulations, leadership requirements and needs of the children are met.
  
  

Within our homes we offer care and support to children providing them with structure, consistency, and nurturing as part of day-to-day living, always ensuring the safety of each child. You will build effective relationships with the children, support them with routine (personal care may be required). Join the team in activities and holidays with the children, create meaningful care plans, write reports and ensure records are kept clear and up to date. These are just some examples of the work you will do that will support our children with their everyday lives.

There will be great days where you will laugh, play games and bring joy to the children but there will be times where the children will test you, but by listening to them, guiding, and offering comfort during challenging times through your kindness, you will find this role really rewarding and see more of those great days!

Skills and experience required:

• Level 4 Apprenticeship for Children Young People and Families Practitioner, or NVQ equivalent
• Previous care practice experience
• Leadership experience of teams
• Committed to giving colleagues the space and opportunity to develop, creating a nurturing environment to fulfil their potential
• Able to provide a safe, secure, and containing space where children can feel comfortable to express themselves
• Emotionally aware and resilient to be able to support the children and the staff team you will be working with. Many of our children have complex needs and you will need to be confident in managing challenging behaviours
  
  

Please contact [email protected] if you would like more information on the role.

Benefits you will receive:

Holiday

• Private use of company caravan
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  
  

Progression

• We want to support you with your career; therefore, we’ll give you the support you need to progress and develop your skills.
  
  

Medical and Wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan - claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments such as dentists, opticians, sports massages plus many more.
• Free Flu jabs
• Sick pay (after probationary period)
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  

Financial

• Salary, we are offering you a competitive base salary of £28,000 for 40 hours per week
• Bonus - 4 sleep-ins per month would offer you an additional £2,075 per annum
• Company pension
• Childcare support scheme
• Car scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
  
  

Discounts

• All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card, this offers amazing discounts on, family days out, holidays, cinema trips, retail stores plus more!
• Discount on driving lessons
• Discounts with local companies including a Leisure Centre and Chiropractor
  
  

Reward and Recognition

• Long service award - discretionary bonus
• Employee of the month discretionary reward
  
  

Referrals

• Recommend a friend and earn up to £500!
  
  

Equality and Diversity:

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.

• We follow safer recruitment practices which requires an application of your full work history to be submitted along with consent to complete an enhanced DBS check **