Deputy Care Manager

* Additional payment provided for sleep ins and overtime hours worked*

Location – Monmouthshire

Hours - This is an exciting opportunity as we have adapted the flexibility of this role to develop a healthy work/life balance for the successful role will be Monday – Friday with some flexibility based on the individual.

We have an opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our dynamic team within our children's home in the Abergavenny or Newport areas.Supporting up to 4 Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. All our homes are based in a semi-rural location.

We provide a homely environment where Young People feel secure, supported, and nurtured so if you have a passion for providing therapeutic care & to make a positive impact to those in need, then please get in touch with us.

Your Role

As a Deputy you will support the registered manager in the running of the home, ensuring compliance with regulation and statutory requirements, along with our organisations policy, procedures and ethos.You will be required to deputise in the managers absence, supporting staff in addition to the children and young people

Requirement's to be a Deputy Care Manager:

Essential

• QCF/NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or a Shift Leader, within a residential setting.
• Full UK manual drivers licence
• Minimum age 22
• Passion to make a difference
• Strong communication skills with internal and external agencies
• Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure
• Basic IT skills
• Flexibility of working hours
• Able to act as a positive role model
• Knowledge & understanding of Statutory requirements & regulations
• Knowledge & understanding of Health & Safety, and risk assessments

Desirable

• Level 4 qualification specific in Health & Social Care or Equivalent
• Registered with Social Care Wales or must register within initial 6 months in residential care
• Experience of working with children
• Experience of residential childcare
• Welsh Speaker

What we Offer:

• Competitive pay with structured progression
• 28 days annual leave per year, plus an additional 1 days per year, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Birthday day off
• Opportunity to progress & develop leadership and management skills
• Fully supported Induction throughout probation period
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Fully funded milage allowance if working outside your allocated home.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Fully funded Health & Social Care Qualifications (Level 4-5)
• Fully funded ongoing CPD training program.
• Fully funded access to Trauma Informed Practice Training
• Earn double pay rate for sleep ins on selected bank holidays
• Incentive bonus vouchers

Why apply with Stepping Stones Care

You will be a part of a caring, supportive and dynamic team, as a Deputy you will quickly become an integral part of the house team, supporting and deputising for the registered manager. Making a real and positive difference to our children's lives.

Stepping Stones Care is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.All successful appointed candidates are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and referencing

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