Childrens Deputy Manager
The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited About the role
The Recruitment Crowd is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client for an experienced Children's Therapeutic Deputy Manager to join a specialist 3-bed children's residential home in Gateshead. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, trauma-informed organisation that provides therapeutic care for children and young people with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioural needs.
The Role
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you'll help lead the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance while supporting and developing the staff team. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where children can thrive.
Shift Pattern: Two on-shift days: 7:30am - 9:30pm; Administrative shifts: 8:30am - 4:30pm; One contracted sleep-in per week.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £37,640 - £39,640 (including contracted sleep-in)
- Additional sleep-ins paid at £70 per night
- Ofsted bonus of £250 per inspection
- Monthly occupancy bonuses
- Pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave
- 3 paid wellbeing days each year
- Company mobile phone
- Comprehensive trauma-informed training
- Ongoing leadership development and mentoring
- Opportunity to complete Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
- Supportive, values-led working environment with genuine career progression
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Experience working within a Children's Residential Home, ideally in a Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager role
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
- A good understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic practice
- Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding requirements
- Strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills
- Full UK driving licence
- A passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people
If you're ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career and join a supportive organisation committed to therapeutic care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with The Recruitment Crowd to find out more.
Your tasks
Lead a team in providing therapeutic care for children with emotional and behavioural needs.
Your profile
Experience in children's residential care and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
What's also included
Competitive salary, bonuses, pension, 28 days leave, and wellbeing days.
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Your perspectives
Make a real impact in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
