Children's Deputy Manager

Deputy Home Manager – Children's Residential

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum
Home Size: Children's Residential Home

Benefits

Competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 per annum
Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (if not already achieved)
Healthcare cash plan, including cashback for dental, optical and wellbeing appointments
210 hours annual leave per year
Enhanced overtime rates and opportunities to pick up additional shifts
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Casual dress
Company events
Health & Wellbeing Programme
Food available whilst on shift and access to a discretionary food bank
Monthly employee recognition awards
Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and continued professional development
Refer-a-friend scheme (£150 on referral and a further £350 upon successful completion of probation)
Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
What We're Looking For

Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce, Residential Childcare or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within children's residential care
Experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviours
Experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities (desirable)
Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
Good IT and administrative skills
Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and partner agencies
Passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care
Flexible approach to working days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Full UK Driving Licence
Applicants must be aged 21 or over in line with residential childcare regulations
Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for this position)
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references
Key Responsibilities

Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day leadership and management of the home
Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence
Lead on report writing, care planning and risk assessments
Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings when required
Support the delivery of high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people
Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families and external professionals
Supervise, mentor and support the residential staff team
Promote safeguarding, positive outcomes and person-centred care
Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and organisational policies
Maintain accurate records and regulatory documentation
Gain practical experience across all aspects of residential home management as part of ongoing professional development
Work a rota averaging 37.5 hours per week, consisting of three administrative days (9:00am–4:30pm) and one full shift supporting the team

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on (phone number removed) or send your CV for immediate consideration to (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed