DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN INCORRECT OR UNSUITABLE CARE PLACEMENTS?

That’s thousands of children who do not have access to the care and support they need to thrive, thousands of children being let down repeatedly and thousands of children who are misunderstood and labelled as a ‘naughty child’.
Enter Protective Care Group, we exist to provide what we know is missing. We use a trauma informed approach, look past the challenging behaviour and recognise that beneath everything, there is a child who desperately needs the support our teams provide.

REQUIREMENTS

Above all else, we are looking for someone that cares and can demonstrate an approach to leadership and management that aligns with PCG values. You’ll have a sound understanding of policies, procedures and legislation relating to our industry.

THE ULTIMATE REWARD IS KNOWING YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE TO A YOUNG PERSON HOWEVER, OUR TEAM MANAGERS ALSO RECEIVE:

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• Security - PAYE role, so no need to worry about consistency of shifts and pay

• Remuneration - competitive basic salary of £37,000 plus uplifts for each shift you work with a young person and for sleeping nights, paid annual leave, company sick pay, company pension
• Investment in you - training you need to do your role well, including paying for you to complete your Level 5 in Leadership and Management if you do not already have it, progression plan and training to help you get to where you want to be
• Dedicated wellbeing support from management, internal Wellbeing Specialist and free confidential counselling services
• Active and generous refer a friend scheme

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Inspiring, leading and motivating the team to achieve the SMART team objectives that you’ve set and align to the young person’s care plan and positive behaviours strategies
• Promoting a positive culture throughout the team, in line with PCG values
• Managing your team’s performance, motivation, career aspirations and welfare through meaningful conversations, supervisions and clear, consistent communication. Collaborating with the HR, Welfare and Learning and Development teams as needed to achieve the best outcomes for your team, your young person and the wider PCG team.
• Lead day to day operations including delivering person centred care which is aligned to the young person’s care plan
• Ensuring all compliance requirements for the placement are consistently met and you and the team have the correct knowledge of mentor reporting, safeguarding, company processes and procedures and relevant regulations and legislation.
• Managing and effectively communicating with all internal and external stakeholders relevant to the placement and young person
• Being ’on call’ in rotation with other Managers
• Taking an active role in recruitment and onboarding, including supporting with interviews, assessment days and new starter briefings.
• Ensuring your teams training is up to date and liaising with Learning and Development