Children's Home Deputy Manager
Salary: £37,667 per annum + £80 per sleep-in
Location: Selby, YO8
Home Size: 2-Bed Children's Home | Ofsted Rated Good
Salary & Benefits
- Basic salary of £37,667 per annum
- £80 per sleep-in, with approximately 5–6 sleep-ins per month
- 2 on, 4 off shift pattern, working 8am–10:30pm
- Minimum of 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service to up to 28 days
- Fully funded training, qualifications and career progression across YMCA services
- Level 3 or Level 4 qualification preferred but not essential, with training support available
- HealthShield health and dental cashback plan, available after passing probation
- Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access
- Travel support
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Discounted YMCA childcare and holiday clubs
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- 10% discount at YMCA Café and Malt Cross, plus discounted food and drink at company facilities
- Monthly company meetings and events to encourage team building
- Leaders' morning meetings, providing opportunities to connect with other managers across the organisation
- Quarterly Campfires celebrating the organisation's impact
- Wellbeing support and opportunities for ongoing professional development
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience working within a children's residential care setting
- A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare is preferred but not essential
- Willingness to undertake fully funded training and qualifications where required
- A good understanding of safeguarding, care planning and children's residential care standards
- Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
- The ability to support, motivate and guide residential childcare staff
- A child-centred approach, with a commitment to providing safe, nurturing and consistent care
- A proactive attitude towards staff development and maintaining high standards
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the 2-bed children's home
- Help maintain the home's Ofsted rating of Good through consistent, high-quality care
- Provide guidance, supervision and support to the residential childcare team
- Ensure children and young people receive safe, nurturing and individualised care
- Support the implementation and review of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
- Promote safeguarding and ensure concerns are recorded, reported and escalated appropriately
- Maintain accurate records and ensure care practices follow relevant legislation, regulations and organisational policies
- Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals
- Contribute to staff development, team meetings and continuous improvement
- Work collaboratively with the wider management team to promote positive outcomes for children and young people
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