Team Lead / Deputy Manager – Residential Childcare
Beacon Haven Residential Children’s Home – Dormeads House, Weston-super-Mare | Full-time, Permanent
Beacon Haven Residential Children’s Home – Dormeads House is a nurturing, child-centred home located on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare. We provide high-quality, therapeutic care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs, within a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a committed, experienced and confident Team Lead / Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong residential childcare experience who is ready to step into a senior leadership role and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
Why Join Beacon Haven?
- Competitive hourly rate with additional sleep-in and on-call payments
- Opportunity to earn enhanced annual income through structured on-call duties
- Sponsorship available for suitable candidates who meet the eligibility requirements
- Fully funded training and development, including Level 4 and Level 5 leadership qualifications
- Clear progression pathway within a growing children’s residential service
- Supportive management team and positive team culture
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a high-quality, child-centred home
What the Role Involves
As Team Lead / Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home is safe, well-led, compliant and focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day leadership and operation of the home
- Leading shifts and ensuring staff provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care
- Supervising, mentoring and supporting Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers
- Promoting a trauma-informed, nurturing and child-centred approach
- Supporting young people with daily routines, education, independence skills, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
- Assisting with care planning, risk assessments, placement plans and key-working
- Managing incidents calmly and professionally, ensuring accurate recording, reporting and follow-up
- Supporting safeguarding procedures and ensuring concerns are escalated appropriately
- Liaising with social workers, families, schools, health professionals and other external agencies
- Supporting staff development, induction, supervision and team meetings
- Helping to maintain compliance with Ofsted standards, Children’s Homes Regulations and company policies
- Participating in the senior on-call rota as required
Your Working Pattern
- Full-time, permanent role
- Combination of day shifts, sleep-ins and occasional waking nights where required
- Participation in the senior on-call rota
- Shift pattern to be discussed at interview
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People, or equivalent
- Experience working in a residential children’s home
- Previous experience leading shifts or supporting staff
- Good understanding of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and behaviour support
- Calm, resilient and confident when responding to challenging situations
- Strong communication, recording and organisational skills
- Experience supporting young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs
- Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and Children’s Homes Regulations
Desirable:
- Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager
- Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or willingness to work towards this
- Full UK driving licence
Sponsorship Information
Beacon Haven is willing to consider sponsorship for suitable candidates who meet the role requirements and Home Office eligibility criteria.
Applicants requiring sponsorship must have the relevant experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. Sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis and is subject to the company’s sponsorship process and UKVI requirements.
What You’ll Receive
- Additional payments for sleep-ins and on-call duties
- Funded training and professional development
- Support towards Level 4 and Level 5 leadership qualifications
- Regular supervision and management support
- On-site parking
- Career progression within a growing organisation
- The opportunity to make a real difference in a therapeutic children’s home environment
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges when you could do an interview
- Do you currently have the right to work in the UK?
- Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?
- Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent?
- Do you have experience working in a residential children’s home?
- Do you have experience leading shifts, supervising staff or supporting team leadership?
- Do you have a valid UK driving licence?
Work Location: In person
