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We Are JUNO CIC is a non-profit children's residential care home provider. We create homes where young people feel safe, loved and supported in all aspects of their emotional, physical, and educational development - homes, where young people thrive.
We aim to disrupt existing models of residential care that are not serving the children they support and develop homes across the Liverpool City Region that improve outcomes and reduce profiteering in the sector.
About the role
Place of work: Wirral, Merseyside
Remuneration: £35,000 per annum
Job terms: Full-time, permanent
As the Deputy Manager at Juno, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the home in the absence of the Registered Manager, working flexibly to meet changing demands.
We will provide you with high-quality training and development opportunities, offering all the necessary support.
As the Deputy Manager you will:
- Be responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the home in the absence of the Registered Manager working flexibly to meet changing demands and be willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities.
- Support the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with Juno policies and procedures, the SOP and meeting all OFSTED regulations
- Supervise a small group of practitioners, apprentices and volunteers
- Quickly establish trusting relationships with children and provide practical day-to-day care for them in a loving and supportive way, which enables their growth and development
- Organise, participate in and plan shared activities and interests with children to nurture their wellbeing, learning and growth
- Take the lead in developing care plans and then work with each child to follow their care plan to reflect their changing needs and be proactive in working to achieve the aims of their care plan
Some of the benefits you'll receive:
- You’ll get plenty of holidays which with the length of service
- If you do work on Bank holidays, we will compensate for these with an enhanced rate
- We’ll give you great training, provide therapeutic coaching and will be committed to your ongoing learning and development, including your Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
- You’ll get a good workplace pension, sick pay cover and above-average pay
- You’ll be shaping your new home and building your own team alongside the Registered Manager. You'll also have future development opportunities as Juno grows across Liverpool City Region
Role requirements include:
- Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent) with two years experience of working with children in a residential care setting
- Full, clean driving licence
- Experience in supervising other staff and experience of effective co-working with other professional
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a short online meeting to get to know the hiring manager, then, a Safer Recruitment and Skills interview, and an in-person assessment with our Young Leaders (care-experienced young people).
