Deputy Manager children residential in Kettering

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Services

Location: Kettering and surrounding areas

Salary:£34769.28

Hours: Full-time, 42 hours per week mix of office and shifts

Recruitment partner: P4 Recruitment

Are you an experienced children's residential care professional ready to take the next step in your career?

P4 Recruitment is working in partnership with an established care provider to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Manager to support the leadership and development of their children's residential services in Kettering and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people, whilst supporting a team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in leading the service, developing colleagues and creating an environment where children and young people are supported to achieve their individual goals and aspirations.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and support are consistently maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager in the effective management and development of the residential service.
• Leading, motivating and inspiring the staff team, promoting a positive and supportive working culture.
• Ensuring children and young people receive individualised, person-centred care that reflects their needs, wishes and aspirations.
• Maintaining high standards of care planning, documentation, reviews and record keeping.
• Monitoring quality and compliance, ensuring relevant policies, procedures and clinical governance standards are followed.
• Supporting staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision, appraisals and ongoing development.
• Assisting with staff rotas, budgets, complaints and maintaining positive relationships with external professionals and regulatory bodies.
• Acting as a positive role model, promoting a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.

You will also have the opportunity to work across additional services, providing exposure to different teams and supporting the wider organisation where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who has the experience, confidence and passion to support a high-performing residential children's team.

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a children's residential care setting.
• Experience in a supervisory, senior or management position.
• NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Children and Young People (or equivalent) – essential.
• A good understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and children's residential care standards.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills.

Most importantly, you will share a commitment to delivering high-quality care and creating an environment where both children and colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered.

The Organisation's Values

The organisation's ethos is built around five core values, which underpin everything they do:

PRIDE – Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity and Empathy.

These values are central to the way the organisation supports children and young people, develops its teams and delivers its services.

What's on Offer?

Alongside the opportunity to develop your career within an established care organisation, you will have access to a range of employee benefits, including:

• £400 Refer a Friend scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Above and Beyond recognition awards and shopping vouchers.
• Long-service awards.
• Employee benefits and discounts app.
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Life cover / death-in-service benefit.
• Funded qualifications and professional development opportunities.
• Career pathways and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Access to an in-house training and qualification centre.
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24-hour support.
• Regular employee voice events and opportunities to share feedback.
• Monthly staff prize draws.

Interested?

If you are currently working within children's residential care and are looking for an opportunity to progress into a Deputy Manager position, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please contact P4 Recruitment to find out more.

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