Children's Deputy Manager

purosearch; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave

Birthday bonus

Length-of-service bonus

Sleep-in pay

Bank holiday uplift

Company pension

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Training and progression

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is recruiting for a Children's Residential Deputy Manager in Bamford, OL11.

You will support the Registered Manager, lead shifts, and ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations and quality standards, while prioritising safeguarding and child-centred care. The role offers £16.00-£16.50 per hour, 40 hours/week, 28 days’ annual leave, birthday bonus, sleep-in pay, pension, enhanced DBS paid by employer and strong progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Ofsted-regulated children's home
• Experience in Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge
• Ability to lead and support a team
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to undertake further development

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running of the home
• Lead and support the residential care team during shifts
• Ensure home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Develop and implement care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Maintain safeguarding culture and welfare of children
• Provide guidance, coaching and positive role modelling to staff
• Monitor standards of care, staff practice and record keeping
• Build relationships with children, families, social workers and professionals
• Assist with audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Support recruitment and staff development; deputise for Registered Manager when required

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Child protection

Decision making

Child-centred approach

Residential childcare qualifications

Education

Residential childcare qualifications

Job description

Children's Residential Deputy Manager

Salary: £16.00-£16.50 per hour (£33,280-£34,320 per annum based on 40 hours per week)
Location: Bamford, OL11
Home Size: New 3-bed EBD children's residential home

Salary & Benefits

• Hourly rate of £16.00-£16.50
• 40 hours per week
• 28 days' annual leave
• £50 birthday bonus
• Annual length-of-service bonus, starting at £100 in year one, £200 in year two and capped at £300
• £50 per sleep-in, with up to 8 sleep-ins per month anticipated once the home is operational
• Time-and-a-half pay for working specific bank holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
• Company pension
• Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer
• Paid-for, industry-leading training and ongoing support, including QCF Level 4 qualification
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within the company
• Further benefits to be discussed at interview

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home
• Experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager position
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and children's residential care regulations
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a residential care team
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
• A child-centred approach and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Relevant residential childcare qualifications, with a willingness to undertake further professional development where required

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the children's home
• Lead, motivate and support the residential care team during shifts
• Help ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Support the development and implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Maintain a strong safeguarding culture and ensure children's welfare remains paramount
• Support staff through guidance, coaching and positive role modelling
• Monitor standards of care, staff practice and record keeping
• Build effective relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals
• Assist with audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Support the Registered Manager with recruitment, staff development and the effective running of the service
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required

Shift Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• 1 day on, 2 days off
• Shift times: 10:00am-10:00pm
• Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night
• Up to 8 sleep-ins per month anticipated, subject to the home's operational requirements