Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Deputy Children’s Home Manager – Therapeutic Care (EBD)

Location: Littlehampton, United Kingdom

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Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Deputy Children's Home Manager to join a therapeutic residential service. This is a crucial leadership role, supporting the Registered Manager in delivering exceptional care and strategic planning for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.

This is a full-time, 39-hour-per-week position involving a mix of direct care shifts and office days.

Salary: Starting from £33,664 per annum, plus generous additional payments for required sleep-in duties.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Assist the Registered Manager in all day-to-day management matters, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care services in line with standards.

• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the home, focusing on obtaining the best possible outcomes for each young person.

• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of staff, the organisation of work patterns, and the facilitation of care-focused training.

• Therapeutic Support: Lead the team in providing the necessary therapeutic care and support for each child, acting as a positive role model.

• Compliance: Maintain detailed knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.

• Administration: Management of administrative tasks, including budgets and staff rotas.

 

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a Children’s Residential Care setting.

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People, or a Health and Social Care Level 5 qualification is highly desirable.

• A strong people manager with a highly driven, proactive, and enthusiastic approach.

• Proven experience in managing budgets and creating staff rotas.

• A Full Driving Licence is essential.

• Ability to work flexibly, covering both shifts and sleep-in duties as required.

 

Benefits and Career Investment

We are dedicated to unlocking your career potential through competitive pay and extensive support:

• Career Progression: Clear pathways to advance, including opportunities to train towards becoming a Registered Manager.

• Competitive Salary: Enhanced pay scales that recognize both qualifications and experience.

• Fully Funded Training: We fully fund and support you to obtain professional qualifications, with all training time being paid.

• Family Support: Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.

• Health & Wellbeing: NEST Pension Scheme, access to the Employee Assistance Programme, and a Free Enhanced DBS Check.

• Discounts: Access to great deals via the Hapi App and the Blue Light Card.

• Staff Referral Scheme: Split a £500 referral bonus when you recommend a friend.

• Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holiday entitlement.