Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager
Location: Fulwood, Preston, PR2
Pay rate: £34,944 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Shift and schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day
 
Priority Recruitment are excited to present this brand-new opportunity for a Deputy Manager in a children’s residential home in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and support a team looking after a group of young people aged 8-18 who have behavioural and emotional issues.
We are searching for an experienced Deputy Manager with a minimum of Level 4 Young People and Family Practitioner qualification who shares our belief that disability is not a barrier and doesn’t have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences. Please note that full driving license is required for this role.
 
Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary: £34,994 per annum with available overtime.
External and online certified courses.
Specialist in-house training.
Funded enrolment onto Level 4 & 5 NVQ.
DBS fees reimbursed.
On-site parking.
Company pension.
The ability to make a significant difference in other people’s life.
Refer a friend scheme – you can earn up to £500 per referral! 
Client and Role:

Our client has a brand new children’s residential home with residents aged 8-18 who have behavioural and emotional issues.
The aim of the home is to help the residents develop and maintain the necessary social and living skills to enjoy a fulfilling life whilst ensuring their physical and emotional care needs are also met.
The role includes acting as leader, role model and co-ordinator of shifts and fully deputising for the Registered Home Manager in their absence.
Leading and inspiring a staff team and take responsibility of their training, development, supervisions, and rotas.
Being a positive role model to the children and young people.
Delivering the Children’s Standards in the home. 
Successful Applicant:

Must have previous supervisory experience in a residential childcare setting.
Full UK driving license is required.
A minimum of Level 4 Young People and Family Practitioner qualification 
This is an incredible opportunity to lead a fantastic team and make a real difference in these special young people’s lives.
Apply now for more details, we’d love to hear from you!
 
*Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010