At a Glance
- Tasks: Support staff in providing unconditional care and commitment to children in a residential setting.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a real difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, sleep-in allowance, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with evening and weekend shifts, plus excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be a positive influence and help create a nurturing home environment for young people.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare or leadership roles, with a passion for supporting vulnerable children.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 50444 £ per year.
Full time 37 hours Typical shift patterns: 10am - 10pm, sleep-in followed by a 7am - 11am **CLOSING DATE 19th July** **INTERVIEW COMMENCING 20th July** We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our management team as the Deputy Manager of our 4 bed home in Reading.
This is a complex and challenging environment , so we need determined, resilient people to support our staff in providing unconditional care and commitment to our children.
We welcome applications from established Seniors / Team Leaders looking for the next step in their career.
The role includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and regular sleep-in duties (1–2 per week), with an additional allowance of £50 per sleep-in.
If you feel you have the ability to support and nurture a team of staff to make ‘our house, their home’ within our organisation and can be a positive influence for our children, we would love to hear from you.
Roles and responsibilities: To act as Deputy to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and be responsible for the effective safeguarding of the young people within your care in the absence of the Registered Manager.
Ensuring concerns are addressed and managed according to legislation, policies and procedures, raising concerns with the Responsible Individual and Directors in a timely manner...
Deputy Manager - Residential Childcare employer: Positive Footsteps
Join our dedicated team in Reading as a Deputy Manager in Residential Childcare, where you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing environment for our children. We pride ourselves on our supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development, offering opportunities for established Seniors and Team Leaders to advance their careers. With competitive benefits, including an additional allowance for sleep-in duties, we are committed to making 'our house, their home' and ensuring our staff feel valued and empowered.
