Deputy Manager Required  Children’s Home Bradford Yorkshire BD4 up to £40k

We have an incredible opportunity  to join our  three bed children’s home  located in Bradford. We provide  care and support to children and young people who have complex needs and emotional behaviour. Currently are home has  x 2 children.

We require a strong experienced Deputy who is looking for progression to Registered Manager in 6 to 12 months.

Requirements for Deputy Manager

• Diploma L3 Residential Childcare
• Willingness to complete Diploma L5 L&M in H&S
• Experience of complex needs and learning disabilities of children 8-18 years.
• Knowledge of CHR 2015 and the QS
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues
• Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation
• Team-building skills
• Supervision skill
• Ability to manage teams effectively.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding the needs of looked-after children including managing challenging behaviour.
• Excellent organisational skills 12 months relevant supervisory experience
• 24 months experience of working in a residential setting with and managing challenging behaviour.

Shift Pattern – We require flexibility from potential candidates as in Days, Nights, weekend and bank holidays. Sleep in rate is £60 per night. You must be flexible ( liable to change)

Salary for Deputy Manager : Competitive -40 hours per week annual salary £38k-£40k plus sleeps