Leaving Care Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Leaving Care Service

Salary - £30,678 - £32,230 per annum, depending on qualifications.  The maximum job rate potential for this role is £34,380 per annum, performance related.

Hours – 37 hours per week

Location – Norfolk

Why Break?

At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services.  We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work.

This role will work in our Staying Close Staying Connected project, Staying Close Staying Connected, one of eight pilot models for leaving care being funded by the Department of Education.  For children in care, turning 18 can mean finding themselves on a cliff-edge of support.  This service is truly leading the way nationally in terms of leaving care provision.

Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into.  At Break we firmly believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved and supporting the most vulnerable young people to experience fulfillment and happiness can be a profoundly rewarding experience.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive employer and recognise that working in care, although incredibly rewarding, is not without its challenges. Therefore, we want you to feel appreciated for the life changing work you are doing.

You will receive comprehensive training, have excellent career progression opportunities and be working in a warm and welcoming work environment – amongst many other things.

About the role:

We are seeking a Deputy Manager to join the team. We are looking for someone who has experience of supporting young people, either from a leaving care perspective or a housing related support service.  The successful applicant will contribute towards supporting the development of our Leaving Care project - Staying Close, Staying Connected.  The successful candidate will support the Service Manager to deliver an effective and efficient service which improve the outcomes for young people leaving care across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.  Your supporting statement should closely reflect the requirements stipulated in the recruitment pack.

You will be enthusiastic, creative and motivated with a professional, caring and calm approach. You will be able to demonstrate commitment, flexibility and imagination. Have experience of working in an emotionally intelligent way, be resilient and have the maturity to offer a balanced perspective.

In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits:

• Free, career-enhancing qualifications
• A “golden hello” scheme welcoming you to our services, with £500 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £500 at the six month mark.
• A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break.
• Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed)
• Additional service-related holiday from 2 years
• Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives
• A free counselling service to all our employees.
• The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum.
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free flu jabs.

Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section.

If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site.

Additional Information

People are our biggest asset. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful.  An enhanced DBS check is required for the role.  This will be funded by Break.

To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history. 

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process.  If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact contactrecruitment@break-charity.org.  We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview.

For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team via contactrecruitment@break-charity.org

This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Youth, Care Leaver

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