Deputy Children\'s Manager

My client is a well-known, national Children’s Residential Care Company, renowned in the sector for offering modern residential care for children and young people. They believe that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children should be part of a community. The company consistently goes the extra mile to ensure comprehensive support packages produce positive outcomes for the young people in their care.

The services include short, medium, and long-term residential care packages, support and supervision for children and young people aged 8 to 18, and supported accommodation for individuals aged between 16 and 25. This is an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join the Children’s Home in Stoke on Trent, working effectively with external agencies including local authorities.

In return for hard work and commitment, you can expect competitive pay and conditions, a range of benefits, a high-quality induction, and ongoing training and development.

As the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Deputising in the Registered Manager’s absence and supporting Team Leaders and Support Workers.
• Supporting and working alongside the Registered Manager to ensure the home meets the requirements of the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standard.
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the Stoke on Trent home.
• Providing direct supervision and support of the residential team.
• Overseeing and supporting the development of staff and the young people in placement.
• Updating placement plans and risk assessments.
• Working in partnership with local authorities, schools, and families to support the young person.
• Demonstrating a working knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, The Quality Care Standards, and the SCCIF.
• Ensuring that the home provides a safe environment sensitive to the needs of the young people.
• Promoting and supporting education, ensuring each child’s attendance is maintained.
• Meeting the specific needs of the young people, including religious observance, cultural needs, dietary requirements, and medical conditions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for making a difference in the lives of young people in care.
• At least 2 years’ experience in residential care of children.
• Level 3/4 in Children’s Residential Care (essential).
• An understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Efficiency in planning, organising, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
• Confidence in effective verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
• A full UK Manual Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle plus Business Cover on Insurance.

Our client offers job satisfaction, long-term prospects, good pay and conditions, a pension, a range of share schemes, good training opportunities to help you achieve recognised qualifications, and a range of specially developed benefits:

• Employee Assistance Service including free and confidential advice on medical, financial, housing, legal, and tax issues.
• Pension contributions.
• Perk Box.
• Professional training, development, and career pathways.
• Wellbeing Programme.
• Recommend a Friend scheme.
• Long Service Awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including a telephone advice line available 24/7.
• DBS paid for, and reimbursement of the Update Service charge.
• Long Service award of £750 after 5 years of continuous employment.

If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Stoke on Trent area and would like to learn more, please contact SaferHandCare and ask for Anna Ashley. Alternatively, submit your application for consideration.

Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client, and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you regarding any other suitable vacancies.