Sanctuary Social Care has an exciting and unique job vacancy for a Deputy Manager to join a new Children's Assessment Unit and Therapeutic Care Project in partnership with Innovate Services based in Blackpool. This is a unique setting of 4 children age 11-16.
The successful candidate will support a new provision that works with a small group of children in care.
This is a fixed-term contract for an initial 12 months with a projected start date of mid-October but could be extended. Depending on experience, you will receive a salary of up to £32,500 per annum. The successful Deputy Manager will receive a holiday allowance of 28 days per year excluding Bank Holidays. Flexible working is available.
Essential requirements of the Deputy Manager:
NVQ/Diploma Level 4 in caring for young people or equivalent
Experience of working with adolescents
Minimum of 3 years experience working in a senior capacity within a children's residential setting
Experience of deputising in the managers absence
Have an understanding and experience of working with children with emotional behavioural difficulties and challenging behaviour
Experience of supervising staff
Previous experience of working in a therapeutic environment would be desirable.
To be part of this up and coming project, please apply now to secure a virtual interview.