Children's Deputy Home Manager

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Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career making valuable and lasting differences to the lives of vulnerable young
people?
Work with us at SWAAY to re-parent traumatised and abused children, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whilst we
support you to achieve yours!
For over 30 years, SWAAY have been providing specialised, high-quality care for young males aged 11-18 with developmental trauma,
attachment difficulties and who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour.
We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Deputy Home Manager who is passionate about creating and providing a nurturing,
non-judgmental and inclusive home environment for vulnerable young people, to join our team! You will be a positive role model to
the young people in our care and will work with openness and compassion, with an ability to set and maintain boundaries to keep
our young people safe.
We need you to have a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent). It would be great if you also
have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, but if you don’t, we will support you with this -
all we ask is that you are fully committed to working towards and achieving this qualification.
This is a rewarding position for someone who takes pride in supporting young people to make changes and reach their full
potential. We look forward to receiving your application!
To be a successful Deputy Home Manager, you will have:
* Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma or equivalent
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or commitment to achieve)
* At least 2 years’ experience working with children/young people
* At least 1 year experience in a senior role with managerial responsibilities
* Experience and confidence working with challenging behaviour (preferably with adolescents)
* Positivity, resilience and the ability to uphold clear and consistent boundaries
* Good written and verbal communication skills
The successful applicant will:
* Act as a role model for the young people, displaying empathy, creativity and a sense of fun!
* Take a lead in ensuring that each child is provided with excellent standards of individualised care
* Create and promote a positive culture
* Help the young people towards a safe and healthy future
* Play a central role in managing the team in the home, providing staff training, supervision and motivation
* Work in line with the Children’s Home (England) Regulations 2015
£28,500 - £34,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus sleep in and training allowance
Shifts: 3pm – 11pm, 10am – 11pm, sleep in shifts
What do we offer?
* Ongoing training opportunities supporting your career aspirations
* Fully funded NVQ Level 3/4 and Level 5 Diploma, plus additional paid training hours each week
* Blue Light Discount
* Wellness Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance
* Regular supervisions
* Length of Service Bonus
* Pension Contributions
* Annual Leave
* Death in Service Programme
* Enhanced DBS Cost Coverage
* £750 Employee Referral Bonus
* Meals provided whilst on shift
SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to
building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.