We will shortly have the following vacancy for Children’s Services:

Deputy Manager
• Pay Point 15 (£25285 per annum)- 17 (£27874 per annum)dependant on experience
• 40 hours a week worked flexibly over a 7 day rota
• Full year with 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays

The role is required to support the Children’s Services Manager and Registered Manager in the day to day operational management of Registered Children’s Homes on behalf of The Trust for children who are deaf or have communication or learning disabilities and challenging behaviour and to support with the maintenance of registration standards as laid down in the National Minimum Standards as regulated by Ofsted.

We are looking for an effective people manager who has a good understanding of the National Minimum Standards for Children’s Homes and the Children’s Homes regulations 2001 along with the skills to motivate and support staff. At least two years Team Leader/Management experience, ideally in Children’s services, and including On call is required. BSL Level 1 and good BSL signing skills are important for this role and the successful candidate will have an NVQ 3 and will be committed to completing a Leadership and Management Award at Level 5.

Full details of the requirements are outlined within the job specification.

In return we offer all the support you would expect from an Investor in People recognised organisation including excellent development opportunities. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all groups and communities. We expect our staff to be committed to our Child Protection policies and procedures. The above position will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) check, references, evidence of qualifications and a work history which can be fully checked.

For an application pack, job description and full person spec please contact the Human Resources Department on 01843 222429 / 222484 or hr@johntownsendtrust.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of completed applications 13.2.15