Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
£36,428 - £48,749
Permanent
Job Title: Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home | Safeguarding & Child Protection Lead
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK
Salary: £36,428 - £48, 740 DOE (Depending on Experience)
Job Description:
Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional with a passion for supporting children and young people? We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join a leading specialist provider of children's residential care. Based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care in a safe and nurturing environment, supporting vulnerable young people aged 8–18. This is an exciting opportunity to lead with impact and support the development of resilient, confident individuals within a dedicated team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Relationship Building: Establish trusting, nurturing relationships to promote independence, resilience, and wellbeing among young people.
- Team Leadership: Lead shifts and supervise staff to ensure outstanding standards of care are maintained.
- Operational Support: Assist the Registered Manager with audits, daily operational duties, and contribute to the smooth running of the home, including assisting with cooking and maintaining cleanliness.
- Collaboration: Work closely with parents, carers, and external professionals to deliver holistic support tailored to each young person.
- Safety & Compliance: Uphold safeguarding policies, maintain accurate records, and foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment at all times.
What We're Looking For:
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
- Leadership Qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care, Children & Young People’s Services, or willingness to work towards it.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential setting.
- At least 1 year’s supervisory or shift-leading experience.
Pay, Benefits, and Culture:
We offer a fair and progressive salary structure, with starting pay typically between the minimum and mid-point of the pay band, plus opportunities for annual incremental progression. Our benefits include:
- Annual Leave: 26 days’ leave (rising to 30 with service), plus the option to buy additional days via HolidayPlus scheme.
- Flexible Working: Committed to flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Pension: Group Personal Pension with matched contributions of 4% or 6%.
- Financial & Wellbeing Support: Death in Service cover (4x salary), Cycle2work scheme, interest-free season ticket loans, and 24/7 employee assistance program.
- Family Support: Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave options.
- Hybrid Working Initiative: Options to work flexibly across home, community, and service locations where appropriate.
Apply Now:
If you are passionate about creating safe, supportive environments for young people and want to be part of a progressive and caring team, we want to hear from you! Please ensure your application reflects your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description.
Note: Due to high application volumes, this advert may close early. We recommend applying promptly to avoid missing out.
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