Children's Deputy Home Manager

1 week ago

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Shaw Trust Full time

The Shaw Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Manager to join our team at one of our children's homes in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire.

As a Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day running of the home, working closely with the Home Manager to lead and manage the staff team. You will be responsible for supervising and supporting the staff, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for the children and young people in our care.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role, with a strong understanding of childcare principles and practices. You will be a confident and effective communicator, able to engage with children and work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.

We offer a competitive salary of £33,185 - £34,401 per annum, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career advancement within the organisation. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

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, 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: Providing 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.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role in a residential or similar setting is essential.
  • QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with children and work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.
  • Have the confidence to handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour.
  • You will be able to lead a team to achieve positive outcomes, providing them with guidance and mentorship to develop in their roles.

Hours of Work:

You will typically be required to work more office hours, Monday to Friday, however there will be occasions you will be required to work evenings and weekends to cover shifts when needed to meet the needs of the home.

You will also be required to participate in the Managers on call rota. There is an on call payment of £1,800 per annum available on completion of probation.

What We Offer:

  • £33,185 - £34,401 per annum
  • Comprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Overtime & Sleeps: Overtime opportunities available and sleep in allowance of £44.56 per sleep

How to Apply:

If you are looking for a new job as a Deputy Manager in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire working with children and young people and are passionate about making a positive impact – apply now

Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to vetting processes in line with safer recruitment including (but not limited to) an enhanced DBS check for child workforce, employment history check and references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,185.00-£34,401.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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