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If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, then look no further and apply today! We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Deputy Manager or Senior/Team Leader that wants to progress in their career, to become an integral part of our support team. Southampton City Council have an exciting opportunity in which the successful candidate will play an integral role in developing a brand new service, alongside the Registered Manager. About the role: Southampton city council are looking to recruit a passionate and experienced leader to support the day-to-day running of the residential home alongside the Registered Manager, support the registered manager in developing the residential home in line with Ofsted registration, and create a culture that places the welfare of children and young people as paramount. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and creative deputy manager or Senior/Team Leader to be part of forming the service, supporting Ofsted registration, recruiting and training of new staff and delivering on the vision that will become part of this opportunity. We want to ensure that we provide a safe and nurturing environment with highly trained and skilled staff to provide a home for children and young people that have had a disruptive and possibly traumatic life. The ideal candidate will have experience of team leadership and the following characteristics to be successful in this role: Role ModelYou will be an effective role model for our children and young people, setting high standards of care which will flow into the expected role modelling of the staff team itself. You will be expected to set the bar high and accept nothing less whilst the children and young people have a home with us. CommunicationCommunicating with our young people is vital to understand their needs. Good teamwork and communication plays a key part in ensuring important information is relayed to other staff. You will also be expected to be able to build professional relationships both within the team, internally and externally as this position will require regular contact with professionals. OrganisationAs well as supervising the staff team, you’ll need to be confident and organised in updating care plans and reporting information that will be relevant to the care of our young people. CaringOur young people require the best care we can offer. If you are a naturally caring and compassionate person, this is the role for you. AttentiveNo young person is the same so being attentive to understand them and identify areas where we can support is important. Team workwithin your role, you will be expected to lead the team and maintain boundaries with your staff. You will be required to carry out tasks set within the role and by the Registered Manager. Team moral plays a pivotal role and as part of the management team, it will be expected that, where possible, moral is kept at a high standard to ensue good levels of care and productivity. Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most. We look forward in receiving applicants from a variety of backgrounds with the relevant leadership and experience of working with children and young people in residential settings or at the very least, with experience at a senior level where skill set may be transferable. We’re looking for great people to join our team! We’re in the final stages of opening new children’s homes in Southampton. We would like for the ideal candidate to bring positivity, creativity, care and commitment to working with vulnerable children and young people. They need patience, kindness and compassion, someone who cares. So, if you’re still reading this and sounds like you, what are you waiting for? We can’t wait to meet you! Due to Ofsted regulations and guidance, all applicants must be 21 years of age or over. What we can offer you: Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below. A generous local government pension scheme. Exceptionally competitive salary. Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave. Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant). 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts. Great local transport links. Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support. Continued Professional Development Hold a NVQ Level 3 or higher, or the willingness to work towards this within an effective timescale. Working week will be Monday – Friday and a shared on-call system. For further information on our benefits package please visit:Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk) Contact details for informal discussion: For further information and details regarding the position, please contact Daniel Mason at Recruitment contact details: Email: Tel: 023 8083 4033For more information about SCC please visitSouthampton City CouncilFollow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news. FacebookYouTube#J-18808-Ljbffr