Residential Children's Home Deputy Manager Apprentice The Gateshead Group

THE GATESHEAD GROUP LTD

Gloucester, GL1 4UE

Closes in 28 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 January 2025

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Summary

We are searching for someone who shares our dedication to childcare values and can ensure precise placement matching. Our focus is about creating a compassionate environment for vulnerable children. Join this passionate and innovative team committed to providing quality residential care for children aged 8-17, facing challenges.

Wage
£33,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£33,000 starting wage depending on experience this can be negotiated.

Training course
Children, young people and families manager (level 5)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 March

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Ensuring that each young person has a plan which reflects his / her care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs

  • To ensure that the placement plan is regularly reviewed

  • Allocating a Key Worker for each young person with the principal responsibility of implementing the childcare plan.

  • Establishing and monitoring high quality standards of care in line with Children’s Regs 2015 including quality standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose and developing quality assurance measures to ensure these standards are maintained.

  • Monitoring systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive.

  • Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people

Attending and contributing to child care planning and review meetings as appropriate

To manage a staff team through:

  • Involvement in the recruitment and retention of staff
  • Assist the manager in developing a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to contribute to decision making.
  • Ensuring that all new staff receive a proper induction to the Home in line with company policy.
  • Ensuring that each member of staff has a supervision contract and receives supervision in line with legislation and company policy.
  • Ensuring that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
  • Attend senior staff and team meetings to facilitate communication and provide opportunities for consultation and staff development.
  • Reporting and assisting the manager in resolving issues of staff motivation and morale
  • Reporting and assisting the manager in issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff.
  • Promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities.
  • To monitor systems which ensure the effective allocation of resources through:
  • Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home
  • Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored.
  • Ensuring that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary.
  • To promote the efficient and effective operation of the Home through:
  • Developing in consultation with young people and staff routines in relation to all aspects of child care.
  • Clarifying expectations in relation to maintaining the Home in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Creating rotas which fit best with children’s needs and which allow proper handovers between shifts.
  • Monitor recording systems in place and ensure that they comply with Children’s Regulations 2015.
    Qualifications
  • Proven experience in a managerial role within a nursing home or similar residential care setting.
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
  • Familiarity with developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual resident needs.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with an emphasis on empathy and understanding towards residents and their families.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of care delivery.
  • This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for residents in a supportive environment while demonstrating strong management capabilities within the healthcare sector.

Where you’ll work

1 Midland Road

Gloucester

GL1 4UE

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED

Your training course

Children, young people and families manager (level 5)

Equal to higher national diploma (HND)

Course contents

Your training plan

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

More training information

  • Children, Young people and Families Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

  • CYPW (grade Level 3)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

  • Leadership and Management/or equivalent (grade 5)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Do you have experience working with 11-19year olds? Do you have at least 12 months management experience?

About this company

You'll receive support from an experienced director dedicated to fostering your career growth, with plans to open additional children's homes in the future.

Company benefits

Company pension. Referral programme. Free parking. Sick pay. Casual dress. Free meals. Company events. Employee mentoring programme. Full enhanced Child and Adult DBS paid for. Full training provided and induction. Support with career development.

After this apprenticeship

  • Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position and further investment in further training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED

Zeaba Woodfield

zeaba.woodfield@thechildcarecompany.com

01753 978792

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299403.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

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