About the team we are recruiting to

Do you have experience of working within a residential setting, meeting the needs of children and young people with a learning disability and additional needs?  

At Broad Park House we offer quality residential short breaks (respite) to children and young people who have a learning disability and may also have some additional physical or behavioural support needs, aged 5- 18 yrs. 

We are recruiting an additional Deputy Manager (Group Leader) to join our established Management Team.  

What is the job role?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and resilient leader with a good knowledge of residential care, the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015) and experience of working with children and young people who have a diverse range of needs. You will need to be able to establish high standards of care and have clear expectations of the staff that you will supervise and manage. 

You will provide effective support to your staff team by identifying strengths and areas for development through effective shift planning, supervisions, appraisals and reflective practice. 

You will need to be able to support the leadership team and staff to meet legislative requirements, Coventry City Council’s policies and procedures and work in partnership to safeguard and improve the outcomes of children who we offer a service to.  

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

Successful candidates will be required to work closely with the registered manager to embed Signs of Safety and implement a new electronic recording system. You will need to be able to use your own initiative and be expected to deputise for the Manager in their absence. 

We welcome applications from established Deputy  Managers and also applications from knowledgeable Residential Workers with a minimum of 2 years' experience who are able to identify evidence-based practice within their interview process. The successful candidate must have the Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children and young people in residential Childcare (or equivalent)  

In order to meet the requirements of Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015), you must provide a full history of any previous employment and any gaps since leaving school. Candidates must also be at least 4 years older than the eldest child that we offer a service to. 

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

All attachments for the job can be found here

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!
There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.
We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.
As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.
Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 

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