Options Autism are hiring a Children's Home Deputy Manager in the Norfolk region!

Role: Children's Home Deputy Manager

Salary: £30,000.00 to £33,000.00 per annum depending on experience/qualifications plus a Welcome Bonus of £2000*

Hours: 40 hours per week, 2 Week Rolling Rota

Location: Banham, Norfolk

Essential: A full Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Salary: £30,000.00 to £33,000.00 per annum
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Earn £1,000 by referring a friend
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

The Role

Our next Children's Home Deputy Manager will be someone who has: 

• Mandatory: Level 3 Diploma - Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent
• Mandatory: Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience of working in a residential setting
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation such as Children’s Act and Quality Care Standards
• Experience of leading and motivating teams
• Ability to effectively train individuals and groups

The Location

Acorn Park is situated in the beautiful village of Banham in Norfolk. Acorn Park is a multi-site with a DfE registered specialist school for pupils with Autism and related disabilities or difficulties. Also within the grounds are 8 individual accommodation – each of which holds its own speciality ranging from supporting non-verbal pupils all the way through to high functioning young people who are learning independence for adult life. The Quadrant is 6 semi-independent flats for pupils who are ready to begin their journey to adulthood with support from the dedicated team to learn life skills and about life in the community. 

This accommodation is based in Banham and is within commuting distance from Norwich, Attleborough, Thetford and surrounds.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

How to Apply

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Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.

*Welcome Bonus to be paid as £1000 in month 3 of Employment and a further £1000 upon successful completion of Probation Period in month 6

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