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On behalf of my client, I am looking to recruit a empathetic, enthusiastic Deputy Care Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a truly exceptional service. You must already hold an NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Young People or similar relevant qualification. Alongside a £1,000 WELCOME BONUS, you will receive ongoing first class training and support. ATTRACTIVE SHIFT PATTERN!!

My clients organisation provides residential care for young people who have experienced significant trauma and have Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is rewarding career opportunity, which allows you to be directly involved with young people and work as part of a strong team to positively shape their future and make a difference to their lives. You will receive outstanding support and training to develop the skills and positive outlook you must already possess.

Main Duties: To provide leadership and support to staff teams to ensure the highest quality therapeutic care is delivered to young people as part of the organisations integrated services. Act as a leader, role model and coordinator of shifts, fully deputising for the Registered Home Manager in their absence. To lead the development of the young person’s Quality of Life Plan ensuring its delivery on a daily basis and ensuring that all the basic physical needs of the young person are met, providing guidance to colleagues in this regard, communicating goals, objectives and practice to staff teams to support development. To provide leadership and guidance to support decision making that is always in the best interests of the young people and the organisations; actively monitoring and providing feedback to individuals. To be alert to signs of distress, neglect or abuse, ensuring that the young people are monitored and protected.

To know, understand and promote the organisations service delivery as a leading provider of therapeutic childcare, as a commercial ambassador for the company. Key Skills: Excellent communication and listening skills. Ability to demonstrate a therapeutic approach at all times A strong commitment to individual practice development Remain calm under pressure Demonstrate a professional approach to behaviour management Work as part of a team Be flexible to work a shift pattern with overnight sleep-in duties as a core requirement Benefits: A competitive salary with enhancements and a genuine opportunity for progression Generous annual leave allowance Free training from our in-house Learning & Development team Access to your own assessor to assist you in learning and development as required. Support with further study up to foundation degree if required. 24 hour employee assistance helpline Life Insurance Pension Attractive company perks