Headway Adolescent Resources Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home Location:
Bridgwater Contract:
Full Time, Permanent Hours:
38 hours per week, including shift work and sleep-in duties Salary:
Up to £38,955.18 per annum, inclusive of sleep-in payments Responsible for:
Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers Make a Difference in a Child's Life Are you ready for a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced, caring and confident Deputy Manager to join our children's home in Bridgwater. Our three-bed home is rated Good by Ofsted and is led by an experienced Registered Manager who will provide ongoing support and guidance. This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career, lead a committed staff team and help ensure that children receive high-quality, child-centred care every day. Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing children and young people with safe, nurturing homes where they feel listened to and receive the consistent support they need to build confidence and achieve positive outcomes. About the Role As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the home. You will provide visible leadership, support and develop the staff team and maintain strong safeguarding practice. You will also help create a stable and homely environment in which children can thrive. Key Responsibilities Support the safe, effective and efficient day-to-day running of the home Deputise for the Registered Manager when required and provide confident leadership to the staff team Safeguard children at all times, respond promptly to concerns and ensure relevant policies, procedures and reporting requirements are followed Create a nurturing and consistent environment that reflects each child's needs, wishes, feelings and individual plans Lead, supervise, motivate and develop Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers, promoting accountability, reflective practice and high standards of care Support the implementation and ongoing review of care plans, risk assessments and placement objectives Develop positive working relationships with children, families, social workers, education providers and other professionals Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the home's Statement of Purpose, organisational policies, relevant legislation, the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice throughout the home Support safe staffing arrangements, participate in the on-call rota and provide operational cover when required Help manage the home's budget, petty cash and resources responsibly Contribute to staff training, team meetings, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement within the home Coordinate annual leave with the Registered Manager to maintain effective management cover About You Have at least two years' experience working directly with children, including supporting children who may display behaviours that challenge Hold a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants currently working towards an appropriate Level 3 qualification may also be considered Be committed to starting a relevant Level 5 leadership and management qualification within six months of appointment, subject to successful completion of probation, if not already qualified Have current knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation, the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Have experience of working collaboratively with families, local authorities and other professional agencies Have leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to motivate, support, develop and hold staff accountable Have clear written and verbal communication skills, including strong report-writing skills Have good organisational, administrative, numeracy and IT skills Have a calm, empathetic approach and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children Hold a full UK manual driving licence Be flexible to work shifts, sleep-ins, weekends and
Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home in London employer: Headway
At Headway Adolescent Resources, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children. Our Bridgwater location offers a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development, with opportunities for training and advancement within our team. We value our employees by providing competitive salaries, including sleep-in payments, and a collaborative environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our mission.
