Residential Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Services   ***£500 ** WELCOME BONUS Remote Location  Newtown, Powys - Own transport is essential  The core purpose of the role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Registered Manager in providing an emotionally secure, consistent, warm, supportive and caring environment for the young people and to encourage their social, physical, emotional intellectual and moral development so that they may realise their own potential. 2024 continues to be an exciting and innovative year at Greenfields. Part of the Caretech Family of Companies, which is one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Residential Services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Children’s Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service. We are embarking on a period of growth and transformation in line with our ambitious plans and, at the absolute core of our business, is our commitment to supporting our amazing children and young people, each with their own needs, aspirations and infinite potential to reach their personal best. At Greenfields we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and support to children and young people through a multi- disciplinary approach. We offer care, education and therapy input in a nurtured, structured, stable environment with clear boundaries, focusing on the relationship the adults have with the children and a place they can call their home.  The young people attend the local in-house Greenfields School that relocated to a fantastic new site in Newport last year.  Our homes have support from a clinical lead in helping us to create an environment where children grow and thrive in reaching their full potential as they embark on a pathway to a brighter future. We are looking for a Deputy Manager for one of our Children's Homes based just outside Newtown in Powys, currently home to young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties as a result of adverse childhood experiences.  You will assist the Registered Manager to lead a stable and motivated team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support for our young people, ensuring they are kept safe, that you advocate strongly for them and their voice shines through everything we do.  You will need a real eye for detail – understanding that our absolute commitment to the Safeguarding of our children and young people and the Quality of our service are the top priorities. Essential Minimum 2 years experience working within children’s residential QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification or equivalent -ESSENTIAL Level 5 - Leadership & Management (preferred not Essential) Driver (company provide a car / mini bus during working hours) 3 Office days/1 long day supporting the Young People.Duties The Deputy Manager would be responsible for supporting the Registered Manager in the following areas; Supervising the Team Leaders & new starters Completing assessment reports, 6-weekly reports all other relevant roles Supporting me in the referral process On-Call one week on & one week off (Sleep in’s are never normally required unless in an emergency (i.e.staff shortage) Aligning the Registered Manager's ideas across the team including education.  Company Values Friendly, passionate and caring nature Positive, pleasant and approachable Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas Energetic and fast paced environmentBenefits Dedicated learning and development programmes Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic Free DBS check and Update Service subscription Free meals on shift (residential homes only) *Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – earn £1000 per referral * Welcome bonus £500 Pension scheme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee recognition s