Job Title: Deputy Manager Mothers & Babies Unit (16 - 21) Location: Hainault, Essex Salary: Up to £35,000 per year Hours: Full-time About Us: My client is a supportive and dynamic residential unit providing self-independent living for young mothers and their babies. Currently, they care for 5 mothers, with the capacity to accommodate up to 7. Our mission is to empower young mothers to develop essential life skills, provide nurturing care for their babies, and build a strong foundation for their future. The Role: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join our team. You will play a key role in supporting the Manager in delivering high-quality care and support to mothers and babies, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards, and promoting positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Manager in the day-to-day operations of the unit., • Support and supervise staff, promoting professional development., • Work collaboratively with external agencies and stakeholders., • Contribute to regulatory inspections and reports. Person Specification: • Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)., • Experience working within children and young adult care services, ideally in residential or supported living settings., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. We Offer: • Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per year., • A supportive, family-like team environment., • Opportunities for professional growth and development., • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young mothers and their babies. How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role
Avance Care Services provides supported accommodation services which enable young people in care to transition and develop independent living skills to prepare for independent living and adulthood. We work directly with young people and professionals, providing a holistic approach in order to deliver positive outcomes for all young people placed with us. We are looking for an experienced youth support mentor who is experienced in working with young people with challenging behaviour, trauma and cares about being a positive support to young people in care. You will be: • based in our shared homes across London and Essex, • working 12 hour shifts, • self employed, • Responsibilities:, • Develop and implement educational programs and activities for youth, • Deliver key worker sessions and workshops, • Collaborate with other professionals to meet the needs of the young person, • Mentor and provide guidance to youth in personal and social development, • Create a safe and inclusive environment for all young people, • Monitor and supervise youth in the home, • Improving and enhancing young peoples lives, • Skills:, • Experience working with children, particularly those with challenging background, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with youth, • Non judgemental approach, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, • Ability to work effectively in a team, • Ability to use their initiative, • This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on young individuals. Do you have a passion for education, experience working with young people, and possess the necessary skills? Yes? Then we encourage you to apply!, • Qualifications, • Experience working or mentoring young people (16-18 years old)., • Good IT and documentation skills, • Strong communication skills to effectively engage with young individuals, • Knowledge of neurodivergence, • Good knowledge of Ofsted legislation for Supported Accommodation, • Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and activities effectively, • Knowledge of safeguarding and care services