- Suffolk County Council - Stowmarket - Onsite
- £38,223 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 18.5 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment (for up to 12 months)
- bring your personality, skills, and experience to help our children and young people develop, grow and have fulfilling lives
- be keen to take forward key priorities for the home as part of the management team, working closely with staff as a role model
- gain invaluable experience within Suffolk Residential that will enhance your career within Social Care and support you to find permanent employment within Suffolk or outside our organisation
- have the opportunity to apply for a fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for residential Childcare to enhance career development and succession within the home.
- either a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce in the children's social care pathway or an NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People, or a suitable professional qualification at graduate level or equivalent experience in a relevant area of work
- a minimum of 2 years' experience working with children in a residential setting within the last 5 years
- a willingness to work towards a Level 4/5 qualification in relevant subject
- to demonstrate a good knowledge of the Children Act, Quality Standards, and the Children's Homes regulations.
- experience of being a role model when working with children or young adults
- ability to work as part of Management team
- good communication skills and a strong team ethos
- a commitment to training and development
- to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- to be self-motivated and to be able to work without constant supervision
- have experience of solution focused approaches in practice.
- be on the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
- be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.
Children's Home Deputy Manager - Stowmarket, United Kingdom - Suffolk County Council
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk County Council (SCC), Residential Children's Home in Stowmarket , as a Deputy Manager .
We are seeking an individual with the ability to support the manager in driving through changes to improve outcomes for children and lead in the managers absence. You will promote good practice and have an influence on developing a clear vision for the home. You will have the ability, creativity and commitment to deliver a high-quality care service for some of the most vulnerable children in our community.
In this role where no two days are the same, you will lead a team of residential childcare workers whilst maintaining all your management duties and responsibilities within the home. You will be part an on-call system for evenings and weekends. In addition, you will understand how to encourage and support children and young people to make positive changes and fulfil their potential as well as motivate a team.
Please note that in addition to your salary, you will receive payment for any on call duties performed as management cover.
You will
You will need
Our residential homes are open 365 days a year and you will need the ability to work flexibly (shift work and weekend working are a core part of the role, including bank holidays)
In addition to the salary, Suffolk County Council offer a minimum of 23 days annual leave and membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme which will give you a future income independent of share process and fluctuations, life cover for your spouse, civil partner or eligible co-habiting partner.
Working for Suffolk County Council you will be entitled to travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits enjoyed by all employees.
Please contact Laura Young for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing
Step 2 - complete the
Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.
Your statement should:
OR
Upload your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and complete the short online application form.
Interviews for this post are planned for week beginning 23 May 2024 . If you are selected for an interview but are not available this week, please make contact to arrange an alternative.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Onsite