Deputy home manager

Deputy Home Manager Derby £29,120 + £50 per sleep-in I am looking for a Deputy Children’s Home Manager to support children and young people in a fantastic residential home for children and young people in Derby. In this role you will: * Be responsible for providing day to day care for children and young people * Work as part of a dedicated, ensuring that care teams are maintaining their therapeutic approach and providing direct work with the children * Lead shifts and manage a staff team * Assist in leading staff to operate within legal parameters * Ensure the home is kept to a good standard, including cooking and cleaning and of course safeguarding welfare at all times * Support the business, clinical and social development of the service To be successful in the role you will need: * NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent) * 4 years’ experience in residential care * Experience of working with young people who have challenging behaviours * Experience of leading shifts and being designated in charge in absence of Manager * Experience of supervising care staff * The ability to work to a rota, including days, sleep-ins, weekends and statutory holidays * A full UK Manual driving licence For more information, please call Elite Care on (phone number removed)