Children's Deputy Manager

Charles Hunter Associates; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking a team leader in children's residential care in Rochester. This full-time permanent role involves supporting the management of the home, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in managing staff. A full UK driving licence is required. Competitive salary range from £44,246 to £50,076 per annum.

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
• Proven experience leading and managing staff in a residential setting.
• Knowledge of Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and risk management experience.
• Understanding of therapeutic practices.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home.
• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of residential staff.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Oversee safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Promote a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Safeguarding knowledge

Risk management

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Take the next step in your career in children\'s residential care, where you can provide leadership, guidance and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. Join a respected Local Authority service that delivers high-quality, therapeutic care and support.

Location: Rochester

Salary: £44,246 - £50,076 per annum • Full-time permanent role

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK.

Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. I work within the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
• Lead, supervise and develop a team of residential staff
• Ensure compliance with Children\'s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted frameworks
• Oversee safeguarding, rota planning, risk management and quality assurance
• Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Promote a safe, nurturing and outcome-focused environment for children and young people

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
• Willingness to work towards, or currently undertaking, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Proven experience leading and managing staff within a children\'s residential setting
• Knowledge of Ofsted, SCCIF and Children\'s Homes Regulations 2015
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and risk management experience
• Understanding of therapeutic practices
• Resilience, patience and ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Full UK driving licence

If you are an experienced residential childcare professional looking to step into management, then apply to Laura today. I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client.