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Deputy Children’s Home Manager

Houghton Regis, Beds

Up to £33,185 - £34,401 plus on call £1,800

Are you or an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker/Team Leader looking for the next step in your career or a Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge?

I am looking for a Deputy Manager for a home for children and young people in the fabulous town of Houghton Regis. The home offers a nurturing environment for young people within social, emotional and behavioural needs, specifically mental health, to help them thrive.

In this role you will:

* Assist in managing all aspects of the day-to-day running of a children’s residential home

* Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence

* Promote the safeguarding of the young people’s welfare

* Promote education and diversity to ensure individual needs are meet

* Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and company requirements

* Participate in the on-call roster

For this rewarding role you must have:

* A minimum 2 years' experience working with Children and Young People in a Residential setting

* Recent experience working either as a Children's Home Deputy Manager or as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker/Team Leader in a Children's Home

* Minimum Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (in line with Ofsted requirements)

* Enthusiasm and commitment to completing QCF Level 5 Children, Young People and Families Manager qualification

* The flexibility to cover shifts in line with the needs of the home, they do aim to for the Deputy to work Monday to Friday 9-5, but flexibility is required

* A full UK Driving Licence

For more information on this fantastic role, please call Elite Care on (phone number removed)