Job Description
Position: Deputy Senior (Social Care / Children's Services)
Purpose of Position: To ensure the effective management of the day-to- day running of the center making certain that all children attending receive optimal care at all times, with a focus on a safe and secure environment delivered through a structured, fun, well balanced program.
Qualifications and Qualities required:
* Minimum Level 7 to Level 8 Degree in Social Care
* Develop Care Plans and Risk Assessment for all clients within the service
* Develop and plan activities that incorporate programs outlying aims, objective and goals into their daily routine
* Must have Full B Licence as driving company vehicles is required for the role
* Provide a warm and caring and safe atmosphere for participants
* Lead a team of up to 20 staff members
* Carry out supervision with Respite Centre staff
* Experience of working in a supervisory or management capacity is considered an advantage
* Ability to work as a team member and demonstrate leadership skills
* Ability to work on own initiative, using judgment and common sense
* Excellent Communicator with a good standard of English and written language
* IT literate
* Manage center budget
* Manage and Maintain all center files
* Dynamic, self-motivated and enthusiastic with a commitment to delivering high quality care
* Current or previous experience in working with children delivering safe and stimulating play
* Experience working with children in the 4-17 year age group is considered an advantage
* Passionate, creative, friendly and approachable in personality
We offer our staff:
* Competitive hourly rate
* Continuous training and development – career development
* Great staff to child ratio where quality, safety and fun is at the heart of all that we do
* The opportunity to be part of our Respite Centre team where employee engagement and job satisfaction is of utmost importance to us
* A fun, caring, professional and progressive career
Job Type: Full-time
Licence/Certification:
* Full B Licence (required)
Work Location: In person