Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home
Location: SK9 9LD
Pay: £15.21 per hour
Sleep-in payment: £45 per sleep-in
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Shift pattern: 2 days on, 4 days off, including sleep-ins
Start date: As soon as possible
About the role
Amber Complex Care is recruiting experienced Deputy Managers for a therapeutic residential children’s home.
The home supports two young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and provides a safe, stable and supportive environment.
The service is based in a small two-bedroom bungalow in a quiet, remote location and follows a therapeutic parenting approach.
The home currently holds a Good Ofsted rating.
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home and help lead the staff team.
Main responsibilities
Your duties will include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the daily running of the home
- Leading and supporting staff during shifts
- Managing and allocating day-to-day tasks
- Supervising staff performance and providing guidance
- Completing clear and accurate reports
- Helping maintain high standards of care
- Supporting safeguarding and safe working practices
- Helping ensure the home remains organised, safe and therapeutic
- Supporting staff development and performance
- Promoting positive outcomes for the young people
Essential requirements
Applicants must have:
- NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Children and Young People, or an equivalent qualification
- At least two years’ relevant experience
- Experience working in residential children’s homes
- Previous senior, team leader or deputy management experience
- A full UK driving licence
- The right to work in the UK
- Good written communication and report-writing skills
- The confidence to lead and support a staff team
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.
An Enhanced DBS is required. Applicants who do not currently hold a suitable DBS must be willing to complete the required checks.
Desirable qualifications
Additional qualifications relating to childcare, residential childcare or management would be beneficial.
Training and development
All required training will be provided.
The employer offers:
- Ongoing training opportunities
- Support from the management team
- Career progression opportunities
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Opportunities to develop within a growing organisation
Pay: £15.21 per hour
Work Location: In person
