Children's Deputy Manager

Deputy Home Manager - Children's Residential

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum
Home Size: Children's Residential Home

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 per annum
• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (if not already achieved)
• Healthcare cash plan, including cashback for dental, optical and wellbeing appointments
• 210 hours annual leave per year
• Enhanced overtime rates and opportunities to pick up additional shifts
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Food available whilst on shift and access to a discretionary food bank
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and continued professional development
• Refer-a-friend scheme (£150 on referral and a further £350 upon successful completion of probation)
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce, Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within children's residential care
• Experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviours
• Experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities (desirable)
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Good IT and administrative skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and partner agencies
• Passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care
• Flexible approach to working days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over in line with residential childcare regulations
• Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for this position)
• Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day leadership and management of the home
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence
• Lead on report writing, care planning and risk assessments
• Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings when required
• Support the delivery of high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families and external professionals
• Supervise, mentor and support the residential staff team
• Promote safeguarding, positive outcomes and person-centred care
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and organisational policies
• Maintain accurate records and regulatory documentation
• Gain practical experience across all aspects of residential home management as part of ongoing professional development
• Work a rota averaging 37.5 hours per week, consisting of three administrative days (9:00am-4:30pm) and one full shift supporting the team