Deputy Manager Young Person Support #12308866

Job Description

Deputy Manager- Children and Young People Residential Support

This is a permanent position

This position is full time, permanent and based near Leeds

Supporting children and young people in a residential setting to ensure the young people enjoy a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment to flourish.

Essential Criteria

NVQ level 3 in Children and Young People Or Health and Social Care

Must have experience supporting young people in a residential setting

Driving License

Semester Recruitment Specialise in Supporting Young People ages 5-18 in supported living, semi independent accommodation and children’s residential homes.

The rota is a three week rolling rota.  First week is a Mon, Sat, Sun, second week, Thurs, Fri, third week, Tues, Weds.  Currently all shifts are a sleep in The shifts are 10.00am start and 10.00am finish the day you leave

 Hourly rate for a Deputy Manager is £15.50 paye + sleep overs.

It is essential that you have experience of working within a similar setting and preferably have completed NVQ3 Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification within this sector.

Qualifications/ Requirements

High standard of general education.

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and young People (CCYP) or equivalent.

Willingness to undertake further training.

Current full driving licence with business Insurance preferable

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the provision of Support for Vulnerable People (Service Users) for the Company.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. To assist the Young person’s allocated Social Worker in the delivery of the service.

a) Provide transport/escort to the young person as directed in line with care plans

b) Conduct welcome and induction for Young people

c) Ongoing assessments of Service Users’ needs

d) Provide ongoing support and monitoring of Service Users

e) Assist in welfare and NHS issues

f) Preparation of reports

g) Arrange appointments with various partner agencies

h) Maintaining regular contact with young people

i) Informing customers of support groups

j) Assist Move-On of Service Users

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