Deputy Manager- Residential Children's Home at Semi-Independent House, Peterborough

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our team in a Residential Children's home.

You will support the young people aged between 8-16 years of age with emotional behaviour difficulties (EBD) to maximise their opportunities and strengths and to address their needs by:

• Providing a warm and welcoming environment for young people to thrive and achieve their best outcomes.
• Providing support and reassurance.
• Ensuring an excellent service is delivered at all times.
• Encouraging development using life skills.
• Providing a safe and secure environment.
• Being a positive role model.
• Supporting with financial management and budgeting in preparation for adulthood.
• Ensuring house administration, daily paper work, petty cash books and recording are to the required standard.
• Work closely with external professionals, including Social Workers, Techers and Health care professionals.
• Giving your team clear direction and motivation through challenging times.

What you need to succeed:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Flexiblity
• Full clean UK driving Licence
• Level 3/4 Diploma is Residential Childcare or Equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Sleep-ins as required
• On-calls as per the rota pattern
• Overtime as required
• The ability to supervise and develop a dedicated team of staff
• Previous experience and knowledge of working with Behavioural and Emotional difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• 24 months of experience within a care related role
• 12 months of experience at a senior level

What we offer:

• 224 hours (28 days) holiday entitlement
• Enrolment onto the company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to be enrolled onto the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
• Opportunites for progression
• Full training and continued support
• Regular supervision with your line manager
• Supportive team-oriented environment
• Employee Assistance Programme for advice and support

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and have the necessary skills to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply for the position of Deputy Manager. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our children.