Care Deputy Manager

Are you looking for your next opportunity to join a rewarding care provider in a management role?

At Edison Young you can enter a training programme with a view to becoming a Registered Manager. Youll be deputising for the home manager whilst developing skills and experience to become a Registered Manager.

With over 20 beautifully designed homes and three independent schools, we have lots of opportunities for those who wish to progress in their career.

For your hard work and commitment we will reward you with:

Competitive rates of pay between £12 and £13.60 per hour and sleep rates of £45 (Inclusive of sleeps is based on 7 sleeps per month)

Refer a friend scheme of £500

Fully Funded Blue light card which gains you access to fantastic discounts across high street stores, restaurants and more

Fully funded cash back medical scheme towards optical, dental and physiotherapy

Structured Trainee Registered Manager programme

Free meals whilst on shift, encouraging everyone to eat together as you would at home

Contributions to your pension through the auto-enrolment scheme

Extensive induction programme for all new starters

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through to BUPA to provide financial, health and wellbeing advice and guidance

As a Deputy Manager you will:

Assist the Registered Manager in the effective day to day running of the home

Make sure all administration checks and monitoring are accurately completed to guarantee the effective safeguarding of our children and young people

Coach, support and guide Support Workers on activities with the children in our care

Contribute to the creation, education, health, placement and transition plans

Provide supervision of Support and Senior Support Workers, ensuring that all training is up to date

Support the Registered Manager in various tasks ensuring that all training is up to date

Support the Registered Manager in various tasks ensuring that care planning and assessment is delivered at an outstanding level and operate within set budgets and guidelines for the home

Be involved in the Trainee Registered Managers training programme

Essential Criteria:

NVQ 3 or 4 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce, Childrens Residential Care or equivalent

Have two years experience working in a Childrens Residential Care or equivalent

Willingness to work towards a funded level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management as part of the Trainee Registered Manager programme

Be flexible to work shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins. On average you would work 11 shifts (8am-11pm) per month and 7 sleep ins

Be over 21, hold a full manual driving licence and have the right to work in the UK

Be kind and caring and the ability to develop relationships

Excellent work ethic