Deputy Manager Childrens Home in Bedford

Orchard House is a 2 bedded childrens residential home in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire MK45. Rated Good with Ofsted, it provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to helping young people develop life skills and build confidence.

As a Deputy Home Manager, you will:

• Work alongside the Registered Home Manager, to manage all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home.
• Promote the safeguarding of the young peoples welfare, promoting education and diversity to ensure individual needs are met, in line with Ofsted regulations and company requirements.
• Coach, support and develop staff to maximise their performance and ensure high standards of care are met.
• Liaise with other departments and external agencies to ensure that the young people receive appropriate plans and programmes that meet their needs and the needs of the Contract.
• Participate in the risk assessment during admissions process to ensure that the immediate vulnerability and risk of the young person is determined accurately.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture to meet and maintain company and external accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate to young people, through pro-social modelling, the value of education and care, and the ability to develop skills maximise positive behaviour, and transition into adulthood.
• Form trusting, respectful, boundaries, professional relationships with young people, in order that they respond and react appropriately to information and guidance.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed to a high standard, within required timescales and communicated effectively, in order to comply with the Contract and Company Policies and Procedures.
• Support the senior management team in the implementation of development strategies promoting a positive approach to ensure the change process is embraced.

Contracted hours are 40 hours per week. As the Deputy Manager, you will be required to cover shifts or sleep ins when needed to meet the needs of the home. You will also be required to participate in the on call for the cluster.

What Youll Bring:

• Previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role in a residential or similar setting is essential.
• Hold QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary - £37,562 - £38,827 per annum (£18.06 - £18.67 per hour).
• Sleep-in allowance - £46.01 per sleep.
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks.
• Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments.
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised days out with young people.
• Recognition awards for long service and attendance.

We cannot offer sponsorship. All successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements.

If youre looking for a new deputy manager job near Gravenhurst in Bedfordshire and are passionate about making a positive impact in young peoples lives, apply today!