Deputy Children's Home Manager Derby, England
Derby City Council
Full Time
Derby, England
36261 - 40478 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Application closing date
08/09/2023
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Salary
Grade J £36,261 - £40,478 a year
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Social Care - Children
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Job description
Directorate: People Services
Hours: 37 hours a week, including shift work, sleep in duties, alternate weekends and bank holiday working
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Residential Children’s Homes within the City of Derby
An exciting opportunity has arisen, and this could be the job that you have been looking for. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and passionate Deputy Children’s Home Manager who can support the Home's Manager to deliver the very best support and outcomes to children and young people in our care.
You will need to be a highly motivated individual who can support a staff team to deliver the best possible care, whilst creating a safe and nurturing environment to our children and young people. We want someone who is committed to making a difference and has the relevant experience to support young people and children reach their potential. You will have had experience of managing, motivating and empowering residential staff to deliver the best possible care, whilst creating a positive environment.
You will work alongside the Registered Manager to ensure that the Home exceeds standards in relation to Ofsted requirements.
Our Residential Homes are modern and provide short to long term care for young people 10 – 18yrs with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have previous leadership experience in a children's home
- Have had responsibility for areas of development, performance and standards and in developing teams
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations including Quality Standards 2015
- Understands the physical, emotional and social needs of young people and their development
- Understanding of strengths-based approach
- Have a good understanding of attachment theory and trauma
- Experience in providing reflective supervision Residential Child Care Workers.
- Are qualified as a minimum to Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care (or equivalent), or higher
- Hold a full UK driving license
We will offer you:
- Highly competitive salary
- Access to a local government pension scheme
- Minimum of 26 annual leave days a year (increasing after five years’ service)
- Access to Team Derby Perks (retail discounts and exclusive offers)
- Ongoing professional development opportunities (training and qualifications)
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee assistance programme (24/7 health and wellbeing support)
You could make a real difference to the lives of our children. If you’re ready for an adventure, either send your CV to [email protected] or complete our online application form.
Please note: An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post and applicants must be over 21 years of age.
For further details please contact Sharon Green – Head of Service Tel. 01332 642 740
All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job. For reasons connected with a particular need of the Council it may be appropriate, subject to approval, to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade.
Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form.
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Please be aware that where there are staff within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.
The closing date for this vacancy is 8 September 2023 at midnight. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Derby City Council
www.derby.gov.uk
Derby, United Kingdom
Fareed Hussain
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Government
National Services & Agencies
2002
