Deputy Residential Manager - Emotional Wellbeing Home

Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you thrive working with children and young people, making a real difference in their lives? If you're a dedicated and compassionate professional, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Contextual Safeguarding Home in Hinckley, Leicestershire as a Deputy Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. About the Service Barnardo's, the UK's largest children's charity, is proud to be working in partnership with Leicestershire County Council on an innovative journey to deliver a network of children's homes for the county's most vulnerable young people. Hopes Place supports children and young people aged 818 who are at risk of exploitation. We focus on identifying and responding to harm and abuse occurring outside the home, while providing a safe, nurturing environment where up to three young people can build friendships, grow in confidence, and develop essential life skills. While Hopes Place will be your base, flexibility to support other homes in the locality on occasion is essential. Key Responsibilities As Deputy Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping the lives of the young people in our care. Your responsibilities will include: Building trusting, nurturing relationships that promote independence, wellbeing, and resilience. Collaborating with parents/carers and professionals to ensure holistic support. Leading shifts and supervising staff to maintain high standards of care. Supporting the Registered Manager with audits and operational duties. Contributing to the daily running of the home, including cooking and cleaning. Maintaining accurate records and documentation. Upholding safeguarding policies and procedures. Ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment at all times. What We're Looking For To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate the following in your application: A Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare. A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer *T