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Member Job Opportunity: Break - Staying Connected for Care Leavers - Deputy Manager– Norfolk

17/4/2020

 
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Location: Norfolk
Salary: 25,047 to £27,078
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: Monday 27 April 2020

“Break Charity is an energetic organisation, expanding their innovative, leaving care service across Norfolk. Are you creative, flexible, motivational and do you want to inspire a team to achieve and change the lives of Care Leavers? If YES, we want to see an application from you!”
 
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.  Your office base will be in Norwich or Kings Lynn, Norfolk.  Your supporting statement should closely reflect the requirements stipulated in the Person Specification.

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.

At Break, we are committed to opening the door to brighter tomorrows for Looked after Children. We are passionate about providing the highest level of care to our Young People. At the heart of what we do is the ethos that children and young people feel safe, protected, and loved.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a relevant Qualifications (eg DipSW. CQSW, CSS or other appropriate childcare and/or Housing qualification), a Management qualification would be desirable

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.
 
Essential Information
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary: The current full time salary scale for this position is £25,047 to £27,078 per annum, depending on qualifications (maximum job rate potential is £29,110 which is performance related). 
  • At appointment:  The actual salary will be £25,047 per annum.

Closing date: 27th April 2020
 
Interviews: The interviews have been scheduled to take place on 5th May 2020 (Safe Care/Warner Interview) and on 6th May 2020 (Professional Interview), the interviews will take place in via Zoom. You will also be expected to participate in a Young Person’s Panel Interview which has been scheduled to take place as part of the Zoom Interview process on 6th May 2020.
 
To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Border Agency (UKBA) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in

If you have any questions relating to this role, please contact Claire Owen, Service Manager on 07467 490213.

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    • Introduction
    • How To Become A Member
    • Application Form
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    • Brad Kella’s Fostering Journey | Foster Care Fortnight
    • Fostering Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
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    • Vision for Children in Foster Care
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