Overview
Our Children’s Home, Home Farm are recruiting for a Deputy Manager. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Deputy Manager to become an integral part of our support team. In this role, you will support and care for our young people and be responsible for a small staff team.
Benefits
Our benefits include exclusive access to reward and discount scheme, comprehensive induction, commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, pension scheme, paid for enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme and more!
About the Home
We are a large and nurturing home in Calmore that cares for four young people between the ages of 8‑18 with emotional and behavioural needs. Our young people are supported at the home and in the community and are encouraged to undertake various activities and hobbies to increase their confidence and sense of belonging. We have a lovely home that supports independence and self‑care skills so the young people can be independent in the future. We are currently rated as Outstanding with Ofsted. Everyone that visits talks about how homely and child‑focused the home is.
Role
A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People is essential for this role and you should be willing to study towards the Level 5 Diploma. Experience is essential with young people, as well as the following characteristics to be successful in this role: Resilience, Communication, Organisation, Caring, Attentive.
Responsibilities
- Support and care for young people in line with their individual needs and progress plans.
- Oversee the effective implementation of care and independence programmes.
- Manage shift patterns on a rota basis.
- Line‑manage a small staff team.
- Communicate effectively with staff and young people to ensure information is relayed.
Qualifications
- A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People (essential).
- Experience working with young people with emotional, behavioural, autism, ADHD or other associated difficulties.
- Willingness to study towards Level 5 Diploma.
- Strong resilience and communication skills.
- Organisation, caring and attention to individual needs.
Safeguarding
All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening, including Disclosure & Barring Service checks, and provide at least two references covering the last three years. References may be requested prior to interview for roles within the Schools.
EEO Statement
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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