Childrens Home Deputy Manager

at  Cornwall Council

‘Langarth Farmhouse ’ is located on the outskirts of Truro, Cornwall.
Working within the Children and Families Service in Children’s Social Care, the successful applicant will join our residential services to meet the needs of children and young people who are in the care of the Local Authority and who may have experienced abuse and trauma. We follow a trauma informed, low arousal model of support to enable transformation of children’s lived experiences.
You will be part of a supportive team of Registered Managers and Area Team Managers. If you have the skills the children need, and the ambition they deserve, then in return we offer a competitive salary, pension, a generous relocation package, continuing professional development and opportunities for progression.
So if you are passionate about working with children and want to make a difference, then give us a call.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

THE ROLE:

As the Deputy Manager of this Service, you will support the multi-disciplinary management team of committed professionals to achieve positive outcomes for the children who receive support from the home. You will have skills in leadership, communication, and experience of working with children with complex needs who may engage in behaviours of concern and/or who are trauma experienced.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.