Deputy Manager- Children's Residential Home

Is Your Next Career Step Calling? 

Are you feeling ready for a change, eager to step into a leadership role, and passionate about making a tangible difference in young people's lives? 

Your Impact as a Deputy Manager

As a Deputy Manager, you'll play a crucial role, working closely with the Registered Manager to uphold the high standards of our homes. This position is dynamic and rewarding, requiring you to:

• Be a Creative Problem-Solver: Develop innovative ways to manage behaviours and guide colleagues.

• Lead with Empathy: Confidently lead shifts, ensuring top-tier care for our young people while managing essential administrative tasks.

• Nurture Your Team: Conduct supportive supervisions that promote best practices and staff well-being.

• Connect & Care: Share in the fun of the workplace, but also be prepared to offer comfort and support during emotional moments for both young people and staff.

• Listen Actively: Be open and curious about what you can learn from every young person.

• Ensure Quality: Help maintain company policies and Ofsted Quality Standards, consistently reviewing progress and adapting plans.

• Organise & Empower: Plan your workload effectively and help others do the same, always aiming for better outcomes for young people.

• Support Wellness: Foster positive team morale, encouraging reflection and recognising the positive impact staff have.

• Create Safe Spaces: Ensure a nurturing, secure environment, adhering to all health and safety guidelines.

• Manage Holistically: Oversee individual plans and documentation, reflecting each young person's diverse needs.

• Guide & Develop: Address staff conduct and competence, promoting continuous growth.

• Communicate Positively: Always maintain a positive communication style, seeking solutions even in challenging situations.

• Collaborate for Success: Support staff in their direct work with young people, ensuring seamless collaboration with local authorities, therapy, and education services.

While much of the role is engaging and fulfilling, there are also administrative duties. However, we're a company that values and listens to our staff. We're dedicated to hiring and developing the best because we believe that's how we achieve excellence together.

What You'll Need:

• Experience: At least 1 year in a residential care setting with young people, including some supervisory experience.

• Qualifications: A Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

• Essential Checks: A clear DBS check (please inform us if you're on the update service).

• Skills: Strong teamwork abilities and resilience under pressure.

• Flexibility: Ability to commit to changing and demanding shift patterns.

Desired, but not essential: A driving license (or working towards one), strong emotional and social intelligence, and good IT skills.

Benefits:

• Salary: From £40,000.00 per year

• Extras: Bonus scheme, casual dress, health & wellbeing programme, referral programme.

• Opportunity: Permanent, in-person role with a supportive team.

Does this sound like your next adventure? We'd love to hear from you! Please send us an email or give us a call to chat about the next steps. We look forward to connecting!