Deputy Care Manager

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OPTIONS AUTISM, PART OF THE OUTCOMES FIRST GROUP FAMILY, ARE RECRUITING! How does being paid for 100% of your hours, but only work 80% sound? * Plant the seed to your future growth, with day one eligibility to our ‘Journey to Management’ programme Role: Children’s Home Deputy Manager Salary: Upto £32,500 per annum dependent on experience/qualifications Hours: Full-time; Permanent

( 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 9.00am – 5.00pm, with some flexibility to meet the needs of the home ) How we reward you We want our residents to have the best care possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including: Salary: Upto £32,500 per annum dependent on experience/qualifications ‘Journey to Leadership’ programme (all qualifications funded by us!) Annual Leave entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per annum (with options to purchase more) Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And market leading benefits offered through our

Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more! Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Options Autism are recruiting a Children’s Home Deputy Manager to join our team in the

Shropshire region. Acorn Education and Care work directly with vulnerable children with Learning Disabilities and complex needs. This means that the Children we care for may need support to develop their day-to-day skills, including communication and practical skills. They may also need support to complete their personal care. The home is based in Shrewsbury.

Our aim is to build incredible futures by giving our children and young people opportunities to develop their life skills and personal interests, by supporting them to fulfil their potential. Our residential homes are friendly and fun, and though there are challenges too, everything we do is dedicated to creating rewarding experiences – for those we look after and for everyone in our team! Our next Deputy Manager will be someone who has:

Mandatory: Level 3 Diploma - Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent. Experience of working in a residential 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 And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, more time for you!

Dependent upon site location. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.