At Willow Tree Kids Care, we provide high-quality, therapeutic care to vulnerable children and young people. Our home supports up to two children and we are looking for a deputy manager to join our team.
Want to work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives? Willow Tree Children's Home are looking for people like you to be join our brilliant teams.
We understand that a child’s emotional development can depend on their age, ability and experience, but most importantly the access to a significant person in their life. A person who can help shape their future.
Could this be you?
Candidates must have their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce. Must also have at least 2 years experiences within Residential Childcare and working alongside young people.
What will I do as a Deputy Manager working for Willow tree kids Children's Homes?
- Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference within a child’s life. Helping them to overcome any difficulties or disadvantages they may face - allowing them to strengthen their future. You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. They may also require your guidance within education, training and employment.
- Within this leadership role, you will not only ensure the welfare and care of each child but also give guidance and support to all residential workers.
- You will be committed to making a difference, this includes being responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, ensuring placement plans are followed, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas and making sure that education is supported.
- You will have a great work/life balance. Our rota pattern which includes some evenings and weekends ensures consistency for the children and young people whilst providing you with flexibility and the means for training and progression.
Why work for Willow Tree Kids Care?
- Willow Tree knows how to make a house, a home. We understand that a home can embody how we live and see ourselves. Willow Tree creates a home environment that exceeds the children's needs, allowing them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.
- We pride ourselves on giving children who experience behavioural and emotional difficulties the highest quality care and substitute parenting.
- As well as the children, Willow Tree strives to look after you. We will supply excellent support and professional supervision, regular training opportunities and the chance to undertake further qualifications.
- We are committed to staff retention, development and equality.
Key responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Registered Manager to transition smoothly into your leadership role.
- Lead and manage the home to ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and provide outstanding care.
- Oversee all safeguarding matters, ensuring the protection and well-being of the children in your care.
- Develop and implement personalised care plans tailored to each child’s needs.
- Inspire, develop, and manage your team using a therapeutic, child-focused approach.
- Maintain effective operations including staffing, budgeting, and adherence to policies and procedures.
If you think you can make a real difference to a child or young person's life, apply today.
The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. In order to be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times.
The Willow Tree Community values equality and diversity across our workforce and aims to ensure our staff community is reflective of the diversity of the children and young people within our care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £38,500.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- children's residential care home: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce (required)
Work Location: In person
