The Role
As a Deputy Home Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the Registered Home Manager and leading the team to deliver outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people.
You will:
- Support the Registered Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.
- Lead, coach, and develop staff to deliver high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes.
- Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of children and young people remains at the centre of all decisions.
- Support the home's compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, and company policies.
- Build positive partnerships with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and other external agencies.
- Participate in admission and risk assessment processes to ensure placements are appropriate and safe.
- Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the home.
- Act as a positive role model, championing education, independence, and life skills development.
- Build professional, trusting relationships with children and young people through consistent, caring practice.
- Ensure reports, records, and documentation are completed accurately and within required timescales.
- Support service development initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement across the home.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.
As Deputy Home Manager, you may be required to cover shifts and sleep-ins to meet the needs of the service.
You will also participate in the cluster on-call rota.
What You'll Bring
- Experience working with children and young people in a leadership or senior role within a residential childcare or similar setting.
- QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).
- A sound understanding of safeguarding and children's residential care practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
- Compassion, empathy, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people.
- A full UK Driving Licence is desirable.
What We Offer
- Salary of £40,111 - £42,553 per annum (£19.28 - £20.56 per hour).
- £50.00 sleep-in payment per sleep.
- Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave to support you through life's important moments.
- Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating exceptional performance and achievements.
- Comprehensive training, qualifications, and career development opportunities.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing wellbeing and counselling support.
- Unum Healthcare with access to healthcare reimbursements, remote GP services, wellbeing resources, and mental health support.
- Aviva Digicare including annual health checks, Digital GP consultations, and mental health assessments.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Discounts on shopping, cinema, travel, and leisure activities.
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Subsidised activities and days out with young people.
- Long service and attendance recognition awards.
Please Note:
- All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
- Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.
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