Deputy Manager (Children’s Residential Services)

Children’s Home Deputy Manager

Salary:  Starting salary of £27,428 per annum, rising to £28,980 per annum following successful completion of your probation period.  The maximum job rate potential is £31,130 per annum which is performance related.

Location: Mundesley, Norfolk

Hours: 37 hours per week. This will mainly be based around office hours however there may be the occasional shift or sleep-in duty to complete (each sleep-in duty receives an additional payment of £56.92)

Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into. At Break we firmly believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved.

We work across East Anglia with children and young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care. Whether you’re interested in working in our residential homes and short breaks for children with disabilities, our pioneering Staying Close Staying Connected project or vital essentials like our family assessment centre and wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: you’ll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they care for.

At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work.

We aspire to excellence and employ experienced, resilient, skilful and creative Deputy Managers to inspire our service delivery and provide support to our hard working team of Support Workers.  You will assist and, as required, deputise for the Manager to support, direct and utilise staff and resources in order to ensure that the home achieves outstanding care for young people. You will need to be NVQ level 3 qualified or be prepared to work towards this qualification.  You will need to work flexibly, including some sleep in’s and being part of the on call management team, but core hours are day time during week days.

In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits:

• Free, career-enhancing qualifications
• A “golden hello” scheme welcoming you to our services, with £250 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £250 at the six month mark.
• A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break.
• A benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services.
• A free counselling service to all our employees.
• The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum.
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free flu jabs.

Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section on our website.

To apply use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site.

Closing Date: 6th April 2022

Interview Date: 12th & 13th April 2022 – please note the interview process will involve a Safe Care and Formal interview. A key element of the formal interview will involve delivering a presentation on our chosen topic. Should you be shortlisted further details will be provided then.

If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions before applying please contact Marlon Fulcher via marlon.fulcher@break-charity.org

Please note, all invites to interview will be sent via email. Please regularly check your emails, including any spam folders, for further communication from us. Failure to attend an interview may result in your application being withdrawn.

Break operate services for vulnerable children and families and we need to ensure that we take steps to protect both them and our staff teams from the transmission of the Covid 19 virus. It is therefore a requirement for all staff unless they provide evidence of an appropriate medical exemption to be able to meet at least two of the following three requirements 1) Maintain a full vaccination status (including any recommend booster injections) 2) Undertake LFT / PCR or other approved Covid tests as required 3) Wear PPE including e.g. face masks when requested.

To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. We will ask to see and take a copy of an appropriate official document as set out in the UKVI guidelines. Do not send anything now, further information will be sent to you should you be invited to interview.

We are committed to equality of opportunity. Your current immigration status will not be taken into account when assessing your application against the selection criteria for the post. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.