Children's Residential Deputy Manager
Salary: £16.00-£16.50 per hour (£33,280-£34,320 per annum based on 40 hours per week)
Location: Bamford, OL11
Home Size: New 3-bed EBD children's residential home
Salary & Benefits
- Hourly rate of £16.00-£16.50
- 40 hours per week
- 28 days' annual leave
- £50 birthday bonus
- Annual length-of-service bonus, starting at £100 in year one, £200 in year two and capped at £300
- £50 per sleep-in, with up to 8 sleep-ins per month anticipated once the home is operational
- Time-and-a-half pay for working specific bank holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Company pension
- Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer
- Paid-for, industry-leading training and ongoing support, including QCF Level 4 qualification
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within the company
- Further benefits to be discussed at interview
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home
- Experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager position
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and children's residential care regulations
- Ability to lead, motivate and support a residential care team
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
- Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
- A child-centred approach and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people
- Relevant residential childcare qualifications, with a willingness to undertake further professional development where required
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the children's home
- Lead, motivate and support the residential care team during shifts
- Help ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
- Support the development and implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
- Maintain a strong safeguarding culture and ensure children's welfare remains paramount
- Support staff through guidance, coaching and positive role modelling
- Monitor standards of care, staff practice and record keeping
- Build effective relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals
- Assist with audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Support the Registered Manager with recruitment, staff development and the effective running of the service
- Deputise for the Registered Manager when required
Shift Pattern
- 40 hours per week
- 1 day on, 2 days off
- Shift times: 10:00am-10:00pm
- Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night
- Up to 8 sleep-ins per month anticipated, subject to the home's operational requirements
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