Deputy Manager

Full Job Description

Acorn Education are hiring a Children's Home Registered Manager in the Wiltshire region.

Role: Deputy Manager 

Salary: £32,000.00 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Permanent - 42 Hours per week

Location: Maiden Bradley

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Salary: Up to £32,000.00 per annum
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Earn £1,000 by referring a friend
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

Role Overview

As the Deputy Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Manager to ensure the smooth operation of the residential accommodation. Your responsibilities will include supervising staff, developing care plans, and maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere for young people to thrive.

What We're Looking For

• Mandatory: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Experience of working in a residential childcare setting
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation such as Children’s Act and Quality Care Standards
• Experience of leading and motivating teams
• Ability to effectively train individuals and groups

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package

The Location

Acorn Education are recruiting a Deputy Manager to join our teams within the Wiltshire area. 

We support vulnerable young people aged 7-18 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). This means that the young people we support may have experienced challenging or traumatic upbringings and may have difficulties with anxiety, mental health or in some cases self-harm.

Kates Bench Farm is an accommodation with a capacity of  4,  providing support for both girls and boys aged between 10 -18 with Social Emotional Mental Health challenges (SEMH). The setting is in a rural location in Wiltshire, we offer trauma informed holistic approach to support which is designed to provide an enriching and positive environment in which the young people are able to achieve their full potential.  

The accommodation is based in Maiden Bradley, a small village outside Warminster and is within commuting distance from Bath, Salisbury, Bristol and surrounding towns and villages

How to Apply
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2.    Visit our website at www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/ where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job! 

Acorn Education is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.

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