Job Opportunity with FFP Member, St Christopher's: AMBIT Deputy Manager – Edge of Care & Transitions Service – Isle of Man

Location: Children's Homes IOM
Salary: £33,578 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Specific Hours: 40 Hours per week, shift work including weekends and bank holidays
Closing Date: 01 October 2023

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We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our developing therapeutic service as a Deputy Manager. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading and supporting our team of dedicated professionals as we work to meet the needs of children, young people and their families.

About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

Want to know about the achievements of our children, young people, foster carers and staff? Check out our Impact Report here.

​We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

Watch our short video to gain an insight into our working life here at St Christopher’s

About the Role
As a Deputy Manager, you will have the opportunity to receive additional training from the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, and to further your career in the therapeutic field. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of support workers in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people in their family home or residential setting.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with external agencies.
• Support and participate in the ongoing training and development of staff, including the implementation of the AMBIT way of working.
• Collaborate with the Manager to develop and implement effective service delivery strategies.
• Participate in regular supervision and provide feedback to staff to support their professional growth.

 
The successful candidate will have

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Relevant experience working in children's residential care, community intervention or similar settings.
• Strong leadership and management skills, including experience leading a team.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards, and experience ensuring compliance.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with external agencies and stakeholders.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, families and team members.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we believe that diversity and difference makes us stronger. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

In return we offer:

• Salary £33,578 per annum
• Tailored career development plan through our “St Christopher’s Academy”.
• Real Opportunities to develop your career with us.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.

Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification click here.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]

St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.

Full details and application documents here