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We are looking for responsible, caring, hard working individuals to join our already excellent team. Ideally with experience in residential care and an awareness of child protection & safeguarding, however not essential as full training will be given. We provide a competitive salary and good training and performance bonuses.

You will be expected to provide high quality care for up to 4 young people. This will include supporting our young people physically and emotionally. The main function of this role is the responsibility to provide a safe, nurturing environment, ensuring the best possible care to our young people.

Salary is dependant on qualifications and experience, the competitive salary also includes additional pay for sleep ins - £62.74 per sleep and performance bonuses. No qualifications or previous experience required, you just need to be committed and have a passion for our young people enabling us to help enhance their quality of life and future. Our dedicated team will provide training to equip you with the necessary skills to deliver these beliefs.

We are looking for responsible, caring, hard working individuals to join our already excellent team. Ideally with experience in residential care and an awareness of child protection & safeguarding, however not essential as full training will be given. You will be expected to provide high quality care for up to 4 young people throughout the night.

Salary is dependant on qualifications and experience and also includes performance bonuses. No qualifications or previous experience required, you just need to be committed and have a passion for our young people enabling us to help enhance their quality of life and future. Our dedicated team will provide training to equip you with the necessary skills to deliver these beliefs.

We are currently looking to recruit a Deputy Manager for our residential children's home in Shrewsbury with an outstanding provider.

Unique Care Group are an organisation in the Area of Shropshire who care for children/young people with learning disabilities.

Unique Care Group are committed to transforming young people’s lives and experiences, to support young people todevelop their personal, social, and emotional well-being and to guide them in all aspects of their lives. At Unique Care Group we endeavour to achieve the best outcomes for each young person in an individualised and unique way.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To ensure all residential services are provided to the highest standard and in a manner that promotes a culture of continuous development/improvement and strives to secure best outcomes for all children and young people.

To provide leadership and support to staff teams to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to young people.

Act as a leader, role model and coordinator of shifts, fully deputising for the Registered Home Manager in their absence.

To lead the development of the young person’s Care Plan ensuring its delivery daily and ensuring that all the basic physical needs of the young person are met, providing guidance to colleagues in this regard, communicating goals, objectives and practice to staff teams to support development.

To provide leadership and guidance to support decision making that is always in the best interests of the young people and the organisations; actively monitoring and providing feedback to individuals.

To know, understand and role model Unique Care Group’s cultural and behavioural expectations as an outstanding provider.

To understand and apply safeguarding practices and processes to ensure young people are protected.

Willingness to work towards a funded level 5 qualification in leadership and management.

Participate in the on-call rota as required adhering to the on-call policy and delivering the service to the standard expected by the organisation.

Skills and Experiences:

Must be an experienced individual holding an NVQ/Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualifications.

To act in a manner that is always befitting of Unique Care Group as a provider of children’s services and in line with the organisation’s values.

To apply a comprehensive understanding of Unique Care Group’s policies and procedures as an employee and all aspects of working practices.

To understand and apply safeguarding practices and processes.

To communicate effectively with staff teams about regulatory requirements to support the homes delivery of high-quality care.

To contribute actively to the strategic developments of all aspects of the home, including a homely environment -planning, organising, and delegating to others to assist in this process.

To coordinate and take a lead in carrying out tasks and maintain all relevant records pertaining to Health & Safety, fire safety and other records as directed by your line manager providing direction to colleagues in this regard.

To actively monitor working practices of the home and provide feedback to staff teams regarding quality and standards.

We can offer you:

Competitive hourly rates of pay between £12.50 And £13.50 per hour and sleep in rates at £62.74.

A company culture where people are valued, supported and their contributions are recognised.

A firm emphasis on learning and development.

Career development opportunities: we develop our staff and regularly promote from within.

Job Type: Full-time