Job Title: Deputy Head of Care – Children
Location: Standlake, Oxfordshire
Salary: £52,659 – £56,796 per annum
Job type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: 40 Hours Per week
Here at The Mulberry Bush, our work transforms the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma, through specialist therapeutic services. We’re looking for individuals to join our ever-growing team to maintain our professional and industry renowned standards.
*Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
About the Role:
Over the past 70 years, The Mulberry Bush School has established an international reputation as a provider of the highest quality specialist therapeutic care to children, aged 5 to 13, who have been made vulnerable by their severe social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Promotion of the current jobholder has resulted in the need to find a compassionate but resilient individual with extensive, successful experience as a team leader in a children’s residential environment. It is a key role because you will become the role model for our care team working to promote, maintain and support our therapeutic approach and standards which are at the core of treatment throughout the children’s placements.
Working with all of the five residential homes on our site, you will work closely and in partnership with the Head of Care to ensure all aspects of the residential therapeutic task are implemented effectively. You will also provide day-to-day leadership, motivation, guidance, organisation, advice, support and supervision to every member of our professional, well-qualified care team.
About you:
Holding a relevant qualification at Level 5 or above, extensive experience of managing residential services for children and young people who have displayed challenging behaviour as a consequence of early years trauma is essential. Your empathy and adaptability will provide you with the ability to adjust to the emotional state of our community and its members – both children and staff. In addition, you must possess a thorough knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and legislation, policies and government guidance relating to the safeguarding of children.
This is a genuine opportunity for you to develop your extensive skills and knowledge further, but we also want and expect to learn from you.
Benefits:
In addition to the attractive salary, we are offering a generous benefits package including 50 days’ annual holiday, a staff wellbeing scheme, a high level of support and supervision as well as the chance to join a professional, closely-knit team with a dedication to the achievement of our goals.
- 50 days annual leave
- 6% Employer contribution pension
- High level of support and supervision
- Staff Wellbeing Scheme
- Discounted Better Leisure Membership
Additional Information:
The Mulberry Bush School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and be prepared to undertake a criminal background check by the DBS.
If you believe that you have the organisational skills, commitment and drive required to succeed in this role, please apply now and you will be emailed an application form to complete.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 12th June
Shortlisting visit day: Friday, 16th June
Interview day: Thursday, 22nd June
To Apply for this role, please click on the APPLY button and check your emails further instructions.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Deputy Care manager, Children’s Care, Children’s Care, Child Care, Children’s Residential Care, Residential Care, Care manager, Manager, Care Manager, Social Care Evaluation, Social Care and Children’s Social Care may also be considered for this role.
