Children's Deputy Manager

Purosearch Ltd.; Selby; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sleep-in payment

Paid leave 23–28 days

Training & progression

Health & wellbeing benefits

Refer-a-friend bonus

Discounts

Résumé du poste

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Deputy Manager for a 2-bed children's home in Selby, YO8. The role supports the Registered Manager, maintains high-quality, safe and nurturing care, and helps sustain Ofsted Good status.

The post involves 2-on 4-off shifts from 8am to 10:30pm, with a basic salary of £37,667 plus £80 sleep-in payments. Benefits include leave, training support, and wellbeing provisions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a children's residential care setting.
• A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake fully funded training and qualifications.
• Strong safeguarding, care planning and standards understanding.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running of the 2-bed children\'s home.
• Help maintain Ofsted Good rating through high-quality care.
• Provide guidance and supervision to residential childcare team.
• Ensure safe, nurturing and individualised care for children and young people.
• Support care plan reviews, risk assessments and behaviour strategies.
• Promote safeguarding and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records in line with legislation and policies.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Contribute to staff development and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Formation

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Level 4 Residential Childcare

Description du poste

Children's Home Deputy Manager

Salary: £37,667 per annum + £80 per sleep-in
Location: Selby, YO8
Home Size: 2-Bed Children's Home | Ofsted Rated Good

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary of £37,667 per annum
• £80 per sleep-in, with approximately 5–6 sleep-ins per month
• 2 on, 4 off shift pattern, working 8am–10:30pm
• Minimum of 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service to up to 28 days
• Fully funded training, qualifications and career progression across YMCA services
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification preferred but not essential, with training support available
• HealthShield health and dental cashback plan, available after passing probation
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access
• Travel support
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Discounted YMCA childcare and holiday clubs
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• 10% discount at YMCA Café and Malt Cross, plus discounted food and drink at company facilities
• Monthly company meetings and events to encourage team building
• Leaders' morning meetings, providing opportunities to connect with other managers across the organisation
• Quarterly Campfires celebrating the organisation's impact
• Wellbeing support and opportunities for ongoing professional development

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a children's residential care setting
• A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare is preferred but not essential
• Willingness to undertake fully funded training and qualifications where required
• A good understanding of safeguarding, care planning and children's residential care standards
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• The ability to support, motivate and guide residential childcare staff
• A child-centred approach, with a commitment to providing safe, nurturing and consistent care
• A proactive attitude towards staff development and maintaining high standards

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the 2-bed children's home
• Help maintain the home's Ofsted rating of Good through consistent, high-quality care
• Provide guidance, supervision and support to the residential childcare team
• Ensure children and young people receive safe, nurturing and individualised care
• Support the implementation and review of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Promote safeguarding and ensure concerns are recorded, reported and escalated appropriately
• Maintain accurate records and ensure care practices follow relevant legislation, regulations and organisational policies
• Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals
• Contribute to staff development, team meetings and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with the wider management team to promote positive outcomes for children and young people