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Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Deputy Manager you will be a part of making sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both staff and the young people feel secure, safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. This is all made possible because our service is holistic and touches on every aspect of our young people’s developmental needs. From our Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture we achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND. By assisting in the management of the day to day operations in the home, supporting the whole team and making sure the home operates to our high standards - you enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults. We’re looking for a minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare including experience in a supervisory capacity. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Salary: Base salary of £41,341 - £47,919 * Bonuses: Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) * Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our registered managers have been promoted from within our group * Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits ___ Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Meals provided while you’re at work * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you; * A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference * Level 3 Diploma qualification in Residential Childcare (England) * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is desirable – provided if needed * A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___. To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Are you an experienced social worker that’s passionate and determined to ensure children, young people and their families are at the heart of everything you do?. As a social worker within our Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAA), you will be joining a motivated and highly skilled team who work hard eve

We are looking to recruit experienced Social Workers to support us on our improvement journey. As a Social Worker within our Duty and Assessment Team, you will identify and assess levels of risk and need, and deliver protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need of support and or l

As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers. As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of childre

We are committed to supporting our Social Workers and Managers to achieve their aspirations too. We are looking to recruit experienced Social Workers to support us on our improvement journey. As a Social Worker within our Duty and Assessment Team, you will identify and assess levels of risk and need

Role Overview: Social Worker – Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

We are committed to supporting our Social Workers and Managers to achieve their aspirations too. We are looking to recruit experienced Social Workers to support us on our improvement journey. As a Social Worker within our Duty and Assessment Team, you will identify and assess levels of risk and need

Are you an experienced social worker that’s passionate and determined to ensure children, young people and their families are at the heart of everything you do?. As a social worker within our Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAA), you will be joining a motivated and highly skilled team who work hard eve

As a Social Worker within our Duty and Assessment Team, you will identify and assess levels of risk and need, and deliver protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need of support and or looked after. If the child/young person requires longer term support you will assist in ensuring

As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers. Alora, Social Worker – Support and Safeguarding Team. As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical

Work alongside nurses, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure tailored care plans are followed. Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred but not essential). RightTime Care are seeking Compassionate and Experienced Complex Care HCA's and Support Workers to prov

Role Overview: Social Worker – Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

Team Leader (Barista Maestro) - Weymouth - 25 hours per week - permanent contract At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft.Its about blending beans with dedication, serving up memorable moments, and proudly making greatness every day.And as a Team Leader, you can too.So, wh

Work alongside nurses, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure tailored care plans are followed. Encourage independence, social inclusion, and personal development. Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred but not essential).

Closing date: 02-09-2025 Customer Team Leader Location: Isle of Benbecula, Creagorry, HS7 5PG Pay: £13.Contract: 39 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent, full time Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (store opening)

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