Deputy Manager

Children and Family have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to complete the team at our solo/dual placement home for children with highly complex and challenging needs.

Set near Hemel Hempstead in a rural location, our home is a partnership with Hertfordshire County Council and enjoys considerable support from the Local Authority. You will be a key part of the leadership team, responsible for a team of ten support workers, and have the opportunity to create a safe and welcoming environment for young people where we can make a real difference to their lives.

Your personal qualities are really important to us. You will enjoy working with children, be able to demonstrate leadership, an outgoing, friendly, personality and strong administration skills. You must also have experience of working with children displaying a variety of emotional and behavioural disorders. In return we can offer a competitive salary, caring and supportive management and excellent training.

As a growing company we offer the opportunity to progress to a Registered Manager position within two years.

Skills:
- Previous experience in residential children's homes
- Strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate staff
- Proficient in developing and implementing care plans and risk assessments for young people,

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)


Experience:

• Ofsted Children's home: 2 years (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)


• Equivalent Children's Residential Home Diploma (required)
  
  Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Flexitime


• On-site parking


• Store discount


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• Weekend availability