Deputy Manager

Position: Deputy Manager.

Geographical area: Midlands and North England.

Office location: Working between Telford and Sheffield offices.

Our vision:To provide accommodation & support services including outreach support to 16- and 17-year-olds Leaving care and Looked After and vulnerable adults enabling them to achieve positive outcomes and transition to independence.

We aim to support vulnerable young people / adults to manage all aspects of their lives and successfully live independently:

·Relationship with family, peers, neighbours, staff, and other professionals.

·Accommodation.

·Personal and domestic hygiene.

·Budgeting.

·Physical and emotional health.

·Training / education / employment

·Leisure.

You will need:

·To demonstrate a proven record of supporting young people Looked After and Care Laevers and vulnerable adults.

·Experience and understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

·Knowledge of Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulations including Quality Standards March 2023, for 16–17-year-olds.

·In depth understanding of current developments in health and social work practice related to vulnerable young people and adults.

·Management experience and managing staff.

·Experience of working with professional agencies and local authorities.

·Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent and willing to work towards achieving a higher relevant qualification (Level 4 and Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care Leadership and Management).

Or

·A relevant Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

·An Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring service.

You must be

·Enthusiastic about giving vulnerable young people and adults the opportunity achieve positive life chances.

·Able to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) and get on well with people.

·Able to drive and own your own car for business use.

·Able to work flexibly, carry out sleep in duties and work unsocial hours.

This role offers challenge and reward in equal measure. 

We will offer you on the job training, secondment opportunities for career regression, support, guidance, and direction.

We aim to be at the forefront of innovation and change, making this an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people and adults. We will achieve this this through recruiting staff that are committed and understand the needs of vulnerable young people and adults.

·Post title: Deputy Manager

·Salary: £30,000 pa

·Contract type: permanent

·Additional salary payments: overtime