Deputy Residential Services Manager

In the absence of the Residential Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the residential department creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. You will lead the residential staff to develop and run activities that are fun, whilst supporting skill development, ensuring the quality of care is maintained across all shifts.

· NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children & Young People, or equivalent.

· Evidence of sustained participation in relevant training.

· A willingness to undertake training if not completed NVQ Level 5 for Caring for Children & Young people, or equivalent.

· Who can motivate and work as part of a thriving team

· Significant experience in a residential child's care setting at a senior level.

· Experience and knowledge of behaviour management and physical interventions.

· Experience in a leadership/managerial role within Residence.

· Experience of carrying out supervisions, staff management and inductions.

· That can manage a varied workload, problem solve whilst remaining calm under pressure

· With an understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures

Speech and Language UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff.

£28,767.51 (FTE: £32,365) to £30,223.44 (£34,003 FTE) dependant on experience plus sleep over allowance of £2,681.67 per annum.

Hours of work

Full time (35 hours a week) plus 7 sleep ins per 4 weeks, This is a permanent, term-time only role (plus one week) working 35 hours per week with 7 sleep ins per 4 weeks.

Working Weeks and Holiday: 40 weeks per year (term time plus one week), plus 6.22 weeks paid leave.

Salary: £28,767.51 per annum (FTE: £32,365) plus sleep over allowance of £2,681.67 per annum.

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and committed individual to join our Residential Care team at Dawn House School., · Speech and Language UK group pension scheme with Aviva. Employer contribution 4.5%, minimum employee contribution 3%. This is offered as a salary exchange arrangement.