Location
Grove Park, London

Hours
Shift work including unsociable hours

Salary
£48,003 per annum

About the Role
A rewarding opportunity awaits at the Ade Adepitan Short Break Centre, a centre of excellence in Brent for children and young people up to nineteen years old with profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorders. The centre provides opportunities for these children to enjoy short breaks and new experiences that positively impact their lives and help them achieve their goals.

The successful Deputy Team Manager will ensure the delivery of service in line with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the framework for Ofsted inspections. Key responsibilities include managing complex physical care, supporting young people with autistic spectrum disorders, acting as shift leader with overall responsibility for the service during shifts, key-working individual children and young people, and implementing and monitoring their Care Plans to help them achieve their targets and goals.

Brent Council is a vibrant and diverse London borough undergoing a significant transformation agenda to better meet community needs, making this an exciting time to join the team.

Experience
- Proven experience working with children and young people with disabilities
- Experience in managing or leading a team in a residential or care setting is desirable

About you
- A skilled, motivated, dynamic, and committed professional
- Integrity and good character
- Mentally and physically fit for the role
- Positive 'can do' attitude with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people
- Ability to provide continuity of service including working unsociable hours

Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification