Winner of the Best Employer 2024 at the Children and Young People Awards, Bright Life Living is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and ambitious Deputy Manager to join our growing team.
This role offers a clear development pathway towards a future Registered Manager position. We are passionate about developing our people and growing our services alongside our valued staff members. We are looking for someone who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people while undertaking a bespoke development plan designed to prepare them to lead one of our future provisions.
Working closely with the Home Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, supporting the development of the team and helping to achieve outstanding outcomes for the children and young people in our care.
Benefits
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme of up to £500
- Flexible working patterns, with shifts and hours planned up to 6 months in advance
- Fully funded training and qualifications, including Level 5 Leadership and Management
- Blue Light Card
- Paid birthday leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career progression opportunities for all roles, supported by tailored development plans
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with and support the Home Manager in leading a successful team and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the home
- Supervise, mentor and support staff members to deliver high-quality care
- Attend reviews and liaise with professionals as part of the wider network supporting children and young people
- Assist in the creation, implementation and review of care plans, placement plans and risk assessments
- Support children and young people with daily activities, family contact, education, community engagement and independence skills
- Promote positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing and social development
- Assist the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures, regulatory requirements and company policies
- Complete a combination of shift-based work and administrative duties to meet the needs of the home
- Take responsibility for delegated management tasks such as health and safety, medication management and petty cash monitoring
- Support recruitment, onboarding and induction of new staff
- Assist in developing the knowledge, skills and practice of Senior Residential Support Workers and Residential Support Workers
- Participate in the home's management on-call rota
Essential Requirements
- Diploma or NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Children and Young People's Workforce, Residential Childcare, or an equivalent relevant qualification
- Willingness to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare if not already achieved
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working with children and young people in a residential care setting
- Experience in a senior, supervisory or leadership role within a children's residential environment
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and regulatory requirements
- Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and complex needs
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
- A genuine commitment to continuous learning, development and career progression
- Full UK driving licence (if required for the role)
Interested?
If you are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and are looking for a role with genuine career progression opportunities, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Uk Manual Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3/4 Residential Childcare/Children & Young people (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
