Children's Deputy Manager

Purosearch Ltd; South Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 31 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

32 days annual leave

On-call duties and sleep-ins

Blue Sky Discount Card

Employee Health Assistance Scheme

Bonus payments linked to Ofsted rating

Diploma funding if not held

Resumo da oferta

Purosearch Ltd. seeks a Children’s Home Deputy Manager in Sheffield to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, child-centred care.

You will deputise for the Registered Manager, uphold safeguarding standards and ensure smooth operation across staff, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a Level 5 Diploma (or willingness to work towards it) and a Level 3 in Residential Childcare, with strong leadership and trauma-informed approaches to support positive outcomes for young

Qualificações

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.
• Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards where appropriate.

Responsabilidades

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.
• Provide strong leadership, supervision and guidance to the staff team.
• Promote teamwork, professional development and high-quality child-centred care.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation, safety, maintenance and resources of the home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, legislation, policies and quality standards.
• Support inspections, audits and regulatory requirements.
• Safeguard young people and promote their wellbeing, development and positive outcomes.
• Oversee assessments, care plans, progress monitoring and responses to critical incidents.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and promote positive relationship skills.
• Identify staff training needs and support development, supervision and performance.
• Assist with recruitment, staffing levels and rota planning.
• Implement quality assurance systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Support and lead Regulation 44 visits when required, responding appropriately to recommendations.
• Assist with budget management, expenditure and effective resource allocation.
• Develop positive relationships with local authorities, professionals, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, record keeping and regulatory compliance.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Ofsted compliance

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in UK

Empathy

Formação académica

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Children's Home Deputy Manager – Sheffield

Salary: £33,904 per annum
Location: Sheffield, S36
Hours: Full-time | 174 hours per month | Shift work, admin, on-call and sleep-ins

Salary & Benefits

• £33,904 per annum
• 32 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
• Paid on-call duties and sleep-ins
• Blue Sky Discount Card
• Employee Health Assistance Scheme
• Bonus payments linked to Ofsted rating
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare funded if not already held
• Full support from the Registered Manager, Responsible Individual and experienced senior leadership

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it
• Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards where appropriate
• Experience as a Senior Residential Care Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager within a children's home or supported accommodation setting
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, compliance and quality standards
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Empathy, patience and a child-centred approach
• Full UK driving licence
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence
• Provide strong leadership, supervision and guidance to the staff team
• Promote teamwork, professional development and high-quality child-centred care
• Oversee the day-to-day operation, safety, maintenance and resources of the home
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, legislation, policies and quality standards
• Support inspections, audits and regulatory requirements
• Safeguard young people and promote their wellbeing, development and positive outcomes
• Oversee assessments, care plans, progress monitoring and responses to critical incidents
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and promote positive relationship skills
• Identify staff training needs and support development, supervision and performance
• Assist with recruitment, staffing levels and rota planning
• Implement quality assurance systems and drive continuous improvement
• Support and lead Regulation 44 visits when required, responding appropriately to recommendations
• Assist with budget management, expenditure and effective resource allocation
• Develop positive relationships with local authorities, professionals, community organisations and other stakeholders
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, record keeping and regulatory compliance