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Deputy Manager- Children's Residential

Horizon Care and Education

Job Description

Deputy Manager

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity in our homes across the West Midlands for a Deputy Manager to join our team in upholding our standards of care, fostering growth, and inspiring positive change.

We are a dedicated team committed to providing a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for young people. Our focus is on promoting their well-being, helping them achieve their potential and ensuring their voices are heard.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Residential Manager, ensuring the home aligns with our values and standards in their absence.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to the team, aiding in their professional development and individual growth.
  • Oversee colleague management, including appraisals, supervision and training adherence.
  • Manage health and safety protocols, risk assessments and ensure all necessary training is completed.
  • Financial Management of the home
  • Environment Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Upholding professional Care Practices

Qualifications and Experience:

  • We require a Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce qualification for this role.
  • You will need at least 1 years' experience of Senior Support Work in a Childrens Residential setting.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting well-being

Benefits:

  • Real Living Wage employer
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Christmas bonus
  • Blue Light Card
  • Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral! *
  • Financial wellbeing service
  • Life Assurance
  • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
  • Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
  • Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
  • Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
  • Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
  • Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
  • Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.
  • Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
  • Supportive management and senior leaders.
  • High quality CPD opportunities.
  • Free eye checks.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, fostering a supportive environment, and leading a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.

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