Deputy Care Manager on Shift

Acorn Education are hiring a Children’s Residential Deputy Manager in the Shropshire region!

Role: Deputy Manager on Shift

Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per annum

Hours: Full Time, Permanent (2 days on, 4 days off, with the possibility of working an additional day in month to meet contracted hours)

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Essential: A Full UK Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per annum
• Sleep-ins paid at £45 per night
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

The Opportunity

Our next Deputy Manager will be someone who has: 

• Mandatory: Level 3 or above Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Experience of working in a residential setting
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation such as Children’s Act and Quality Care Standards
• Experience of leading and motivating teams
• Ability to effectively train individuals and groups

As Deputy Manager some of your duties will be: 

• Supervise care staff and take charge of the Home/s in absence of the Registered Manager
• Keep up to date with regulation requirements and assist the Registered Manager with the implementation, evaluation and review of the Statement of Purpose as and when required
• Raising awareness of Company policies and procedures and standards set by the Regulatory Body to staff members
• Provide regular supervision and annual appraisals in accordance with company policies and standards set by the Regulatory Body
• Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews in accordance with Company policy

The Location

Acorn Education are recruiting a Deputy Manager to join our Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD) team in Shrewsbury.

Working with our young people at Little Dinthill Cottage inShrewsbury, Shropshire you’ll be part of a team supporting 3 children between the ages of 11 to 15 years, to develop the life skills and enjoy the life experiences they need to have bright futures.

The accommodation is based in the Shrewsbury area, and are within commutable distance from Nantwich, Whitchurch, Telford, Shifnal and surrounding area.

At Acorn Education, we support  young people to take those early steps. Through our schools and accommodations we tailor our support to each individual, empowering them and their families to enjoy fulfilling, rewarding lives.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: to build incredible futures for vulnerable young people and adults in the UK by empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

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Acorn Education is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.