Children's Deputy Home Manager

Children's Deputy Home Manager

Location: Bracknell
Salary: £28,500 - £34,000 per annum + sleep in shifts (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (shift work)
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career making valuable and lasting differences to the lives of vulnerable young people?

Do you have the personality that can run a team to create an environment that young people can thrive in?

Work with us at SWAAY to re-parent traumatised children, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whilst we support you to achieve yours!

For over 30 years, SWAAY have been providing specialised, high-quality care for young males aged 11-18 with developmental trauma, attachment difficulties and who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour.

We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Deputy Home Manager who is passionate about creating and providing a nurturing, non-judgmental and inclusive home environment for vulnerable young people, to join our team!

You will be a positive role model to the young people in our care and will work with openness and compassion, with an ability to set and maintain boundaries to keep our young people safe.

We need you to have a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent). It would be great if you also have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, but if you don’t, we will support you with this - all we ask is that you are fully committed to working towards and achieving this qualification.
This is a rewarding position for someone who takes pride in supporting young people to make changes and reach their full potential. We look forward to receiving your application!

To be a successful Deputy Home Manager, you will have:

Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma or equivalent
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or commitment to achieve)
At least 2 years’ experience working with children/young people
At least 1 year experience in a senior role with managerial responsibilities
Experience and confidence working with challenging behaviour (preferably with adolescents)
Positivity, resilience and the ability to uphold clear and consistent boundaries

The successful applicant will:

Act as a role model for the young people, displaying empathy, creativity and a sense of fun!
Take a lead in ensuring that each child is provided with excellent standards of individualised care
Create and promote a positive culture
Help the young people towards a safe and healthy future
Play a central role in managing the team in the home, providing staff training, supervision and motivation
Work in line with the Children’s Home (England) Regulations 2015

What do we offer?

Ongoing training opportunities supporting your career aspirations
Fully funded NVQ Level 3/4 and Level 5 Diploma, plus additional paid training hours each week
Regular supervisions to build your career
Blue Light Discount
Wellness Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance
Length of Service Bonus
Enhanced DBS Cost Coverage
£750 Employee Referral Bonus
Meals provided whilst on shift

£28,500 - £34,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus sleep in and training allowance
Shifts: 3pm – 11pm, 10am – 11pm, sleep in shifts

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.

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