Children\'s Residential Deputy Manager in Mundesley

Salary: £33,428 per annum, rising to £34,980 following successful completion of your probation period. (The maximum job rate potential is £37,130 which is performance related).

Location: Mundesley, Norfolk

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Why Break? At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work.

About the Role: This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key role in reopening one of Break’s solo children’s homes in Norfolk, helping to create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for a young person in care. We are seeking a Deputy Manager who consistently demonstrates strong leadership and effective people management skills, while always prioritising the care and wellbeing of our young people and developing those crucial, trusting relationships. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help shape the culture, standards, and daily operations of the home from the outset. You will provide clear leadership to the team, model outstanding childcare practice, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, child‑centred care in line with regulatory and organisational standards. Depending on the needs of the home, a mixture of sleep‑ins and waking nights may be required from time to time. You will play a crucial role in building and maintaining a therapeutic, trauma‑informed environment where young people feel safe, valued, and supported to achieve positive outcomes. You will supervise a team of Senior Support Workers and Support Workers, ensuring that children and young people are supported in their physical, psychological, emotional, and social development. In partnership with the Registered Manager, you will ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and other essential statutory requirements, including safeguarding and health and safety standards.

Key skills include:

• Diploma/NVQ Qualified (Minimum Level 3) in a social care related subject.
• The ability to inspire and motivate your team and young people within the service.
• Promote a culture of high standards and excellent performance.
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature.

Benefits:

• Free, career‑enhancing qualifications
• A “golden hello” scheme welcoming you to our services, with £500 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £500 at the six‑month mark. (Not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies) (Subject to conditions)
• A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break in care services. (subject to conditions)
• 31 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
• Annual leave purchase
• Additional service‑related holiday from 2 years
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company funded medical cash plan
• Enhanced sick pay and family friendly leave
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary
• Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed)
• Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum
• Cycle to Work and Tech scheme
• And more

Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section. If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning.

Additional Information: People are our biggest asset. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This will be funded by Break. To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact contactrecruitment@break-charity.org. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace. All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview. For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team via contactrecruitment@break-charity.org.