Deputy Children's Home Manager

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Hythe, Kent, United Kingdom

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Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Deputy Manager to join our dedicated children's residential home in Hythe. This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

You will play a vital role in upholding the rights and welfare of young people, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Salary: £33,280.00 – £39,520.00 per year.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguarding: Ensure all issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable children are reported according to strict policies and procedures.

• Young Person Advocacy: Uphold and promote the rights of young people in accordance with the principles of choice, respect, dignity, and privacy.

• Key Work & Reporting: Conduct formal key work sessions with allocated young people and produce detailed reports for each session.

• Compliance: Maintain all records in accordance with company policies and ensure a clear understanding of Ofsted Regulations and compliance requirements.

• Service Quality: Promote young people's involvement in all areas, including service delivery and quality assurance.

• Communication: Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with internal colleagues, external bodies, and the Service Manager regarding any significant changes in young people's needs.

 

Required Skills and Experience

• Qualification: NVQ Qualified (Minimum Level 3) in a social care related subject.

• Experience: 2 years of experience working within Children's Residential Care.

• Knowledge: Proven understanding of OFSTED Regulations and compliance requirements.

• Insight: Able to demonstrate an understanding of social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and their impact on the lives of young people.

 

Rewards and Benefits

• Professional Development: Fully Funded Training Programme to support your growth.

• Pension: Enrolment in the Nest Pension Scheme.

• Leave: 20 days of annual leave per year plus recognised Bank Holidays. Loyalty scheme for extra annual leave available.

• Health & Wellbeing: Complimentary Employee Assistance Programme, plus Maternity and Sick pay.

• Discounts: Access to the My Staff Shop discount scheme, plus Company Events and a Referral Programme.

• Workplace Perks: Casual dress code, Company events, and Free on-site parking.