Deputy Manager & Senior Support Worker, Children & Young People

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Have you worked in a residential setting? Then keep reading, as we might have an excellent opportunity for you in Sheffield.

I have a Deputy Manager role and a Senior Support worker role available for a residential care home for children and young people in Sheffield

The Deputy Manager Role

Located in Sheffield, we require a deputy manager with experience working with younger people for a 4 bedded residential children's home. The young people based at this home have various support needs, some of which are of a sensitive or challenging nature. As a deputy manager, you must feel confident when handling challenging behaviour and have understanding of the types of issues faced by young people in care.

Your day to day duties as a deputy manager are varied and will involve work with the service users, your staff team and supporting your home manager. A typical day will see you being the escalation contact for staff, shift planning and assist the manager. Your ultimate goal is to motivate and care for the young people at the home and ensure their quality of life is the best it could be. This may be easier said than done, so experience of building trust and rapport with hard to reach clients is vital to ensure success in your role.

The Senior Support Worker Role

Located in Sheffield, we require a senior support worker with experience working with younger people for a 4 bedded residential children's home. The young people based at this home have various support needs, some of which are of a sensitive or challenging nature. As a senior support worker, you must feel confident when handling challenging behaviour and have understanding of the types of issues faced by young people in care.

Your day to day duties as a senior support worker are varied and will involve work both with the service users and supporting your management team. A typical day will see you being the point of contact for support workers, keeping paperwork up-to-date and supporting your team leader. Your ultimate goal is to motivate and care for the young people at the home and ensure their quality of life is the best it could be. This may be easier said than done, so experience of building trust and rapport with hard to reach clients is vital to ensure success in your role.

Shift Times

Flexibility is the key for this role as you will work to a 7 day week shift pattern, covering days and nights as appropriate to ensure the service is adequately covered.

Pay Rate

The Deputy Manager pay rate for this service in Sheffield ranges from £18,000 to £25,000 per annum dependent on your experience and qualifications. The Senior Support Worker is paid between £8.45-£8.95 per hour.

What do I need to apply?

• NVQ level 3 in children and young people minimum (level 5 would be preferable for the Deputy Manager)
• Management experience and qualification (if applying for Deputy Manager post)
• Experience in a residential setting
• Experience working with vulnerable and/or challenging young people
• Driver with access to own vehicle

What do I do next?

• If you fit our criteria, apply right now with your CV for a call back!
• If you any questions, call our office line on 0113 215 4312 and ask for our consultant Keeley.

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