At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the day-to-day running of a children's residential home and promote positive behaviour.
- Company: Join a caring community dedicated to supporting young people's growth and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with strong career progression and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping young lives and fostering independence.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of residential childcare experience and a Level 3 Diploma.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Contract: Permanent
Specific Hours: 08:00am - 20:00pm (12 hour shifts)
Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high-quality care that supports young people to achieve their goals. As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service, helping to create a caring, respectful environment for young people aged 11-18. You'll ensure individual needs are met, staff practice remains consistent with our values, and that all care delivery meets legal requirements and Area Camden's Statement of Purpose.
- Support the Registered Manager and deputise when required, helping oversee the day-to-day running of the home.
- Supervise, guide and support staff, ensuring effective communication, high standards of practice and completion of supervisions.
- Help manage key operational areas including care quality, recruitment, training, staffing, the home environment and basic financial duties.
- Assess young people's needs and contribute to personalised care plans, ensuring cultural, social and emotional needs are met.
- Promote positive behaviour, independence, wellbeing and active participation in decision-making.
- Maintain respectful, non-discriminatory practice and provide high-quality personal care in line with individual plans.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted standards, Health & Safety, COSHH and all relevant legislation.
- Keep risk assessments and health & safety checks up to date, ensuring a safe environment and supporting inspection processes (including Regulation 44).
- Maintain accurate records, including care plans, risk assessments, medication and financial documentation.
- Build strong relationships with young people, families, staff and external professionals.
- Support with staffing needs, including recruitment, induction and identifying training requirements.
- Work within the rota pattern (08:00-20:00), supporting a minimum average of 168 hours per month.
Requirements:
- Residential childcare experience (2+ years)
- Hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
- Child Protection experience
- Leadership and staff supervision skills
- Management of budgets and staff rotas
- Project management skills and have an enthusiastic disposition
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
Children's Residential Home Deputy Manager (Permanent) employer: Area Camden
At Area Camden, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our staff. Our commitment to professional development ensures that as a Children's Residential Home Deputy Manager, you will have ample opportunities for growth and training, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Located in the vibrant community of Camden, we offer a culture that values respect, teamwork, and the well-being of both our staff and the children we care for.
