Childcare Supervisor

About Interaction - York

We are a leading provider of innovative care and education services for children and young people with complex needs, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

Our mission is to make every day extraordinary for the children we support, believing in their potential and helping them achieve it.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Deputy Home Manager to join our amazing, supportive team in Wisbech.

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Job Description

Leadership Responsibilities:

As a Deputy Home Manager, you will be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people.

You will be responsible for delivering quality care services and strategic planning for developments within the home.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading Teams: Leading your team and working with other professionals to provide therapeutic care and support tailored to each child.
• Role Modeling: Acting as a positive role model for both colleagues and children, fostering an environment of recovery, growth, and lasting change.
• Supervision and Mentoring: Supervising and mentoring staff, organizing work patterns, facilitating care-focused training, and accessing appropriate services to support childcare practices within the home.
• Daily Management: Overseeing all day-to-day management matters, ensuring high standards of care are maintained.

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience working within a Residential Children's home.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 4 in Management or Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.
• Knowledge: Related knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Attributes: Highly driven, proactive, enthusiastic, and a strong people manager with a hands-on approach.
• Skills: Experience with budgets and rotas.
• Driving Licence: A full driving licence is essential.
• Flexibility: Ability to work flexibly, including shifts and sleep-ins.

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary of £32k-£34.2k + Additional £3,000-£8,000 per year from sleep in's, plus benefits such as enhanced pay scales, family support, paid training, and free meals.

Safeguarding Commitment:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.