Children's Deputy Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Woolsthorpe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Sleep-in allowance

Bonus programme

Wellness incentive

Birthday gift voucher

Free meals on shift

Progressive pay scale

Learning and development support

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is seeking a Deputy Manager for a Children’s Residential Home in Woolsthorpe, a 3-bed EBD setting. You will support the Registered Manager, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of care for young people.

The role requires a Diploma Level 3 (or equivalent), working toward Level 5, strong leadership, and the ability to commute to Grantham if needed. Sleep-ins and a generous benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Diploma / NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent is required.
• Working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children, Young People and Families is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Children’s Act and relevant legislation is essential.
• Strong supervision and team management skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing environment and act as a positive role model for children.
• Support the Registered Manager to achieve the home’s aims and objectives.
• Help develop systems for consulting young people about the quality of care.

Skills

Supervision and team management

Excellent verbal and written communic

Ability to motivate and support staff

Driving licence

BESD/EBD knowledge

Education

Diploma / NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children, Young People and Families

Job description

Children’s Residential Home Deputy Manager – 3 Bed EBD
Salary: £31,072 - £32,900 p.a.
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time – up to 40 hours per week
Annual Sleep-In Allowance: £2,980 - £4,960 (based 6–10 sleeps per month across 10.5 months)
Location: Woolsthorpe

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £32,900 p.a. (£37,860 including maximum sleep-in allowance)
• Ofsted Inspection Bonus
• Referral programme
• Wellness incentive
• Company pension scheme
• Additional overtime enhancements
• Company Health Cash Plan (after successful probation period)
• Birthday gift voucher
• Progressive pay scale
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by the company
• Dedicated learning and development programmes, including fully funded Level 4 and 5 qualifications
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Regular supervision sessions
• Generous home and activity budgets, enabling staff to participate in activities and special events with young people
• Bespoke smart IT systems to reduce manual report writing

Your role will involve:

• Providing a nurturing environment where the physical and emotional needs of children and young people are met, acting as a positive role model
• Supporting the Registered Manager in achieving the aims and objectives outlined in the Statement of Purpose
• Helping to develop systems that ensure young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive
• Supporting and managing staff to meet the individual needs of children and young people
• Ensuring each young person is allocated a key worker
• Ensuring staff understand each child’s placement plan and their responsibilities in delivering it
• Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to contribute information and achieve the best outcomes for young people
• Ensuring resources are appropriately allocated and financial records are accurately maintained
• Working on a rota basis, including weekends, sleep-ins, and on-call duties, in line with the needs of the home
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Registered Manager
• Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people
• Playing a key role in implementing positive change within the home
• Continuously improving services, systems, and standards alongside the Registered Manager and Senior Leadership Team

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Diploma / NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)
• Working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children, Young People and Families
• Knowledge of the Children’s Act and relevant legislation
• Strong supervision and team management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of the needs of children with BESD/EBD, including managing challenging behaviour
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to motivate and support staff teams
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young people in a residential setting
• A full clean manual driving licence held for at least 1 year
• Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Grantham, Lincolnshire prior to starting work (required)