Deputy Manager

4 weeks ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Shaw Trust Full time
About the Role

The Deputy Manager will play a crucial role in the home, working alongside the Home Manager to oversee the daily operations and deputising in their absence. This role combines leadership, administration, and hands-on support to create a holistic approach to childcare.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervision and Leadership: Assist the Home Manager in leading and managing the staff team, including recruitment, training, and supervision.
  • Operational Oversight: Support the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
  • Care Planning: Develop and implement individual care plans for each child, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
  • Nurturing Support: Build positive relationships with children, providing emotional and practical support and create an environment where our children feel safe and loved.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitor and maintain the quality of care provided, conducting regular assessments and implementing improvements where necessary.
  • Training and Development: Assist in the training and ongoing development of staff, promoting best practices in childcare and support.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain records detailing the journey of our children, in a way that is thoughtful and meaningful.
  • Making Memories: Provide our children with the opportunities and experiences to make happy memories.
  • Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies and incidents in a calm manner, ensuring appropriate action is taken and documentation completed.
Requirements

Previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role in a similar setting is essential for this role to best support our children and young people. We are looking for individuals with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to engage with children and work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals. You will have the confidence to handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour and believe that every day is a new day.

What We Offer
  • A comprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire.
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 and an Internal Wellbeing Team who are on hand to provide professional and practical help and support.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package including opportunity to earn up to £1,400 attendance bonus in addition to the base salary.
  • Annual leave package with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation including further training and promotional opportunities.
  • Family friendly, flexible working patterns to ensure a good work life balance.
  • Medicash – claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment for yourself and family members.
  • Refer a Friend scheme – Earn a £500 bonus each time you refer the right candidate to us.
  • Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts – You can also sign up for the Blue Light card offering additional online and in store savings.
  • Cycle to Work scheme which offers a cost-effective way of getting new cycling equipment.
  • Subsidised days out with our children and young people, creating lasting memories


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