Children's Home Deputy Manager

Compass Community; Alkham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a Deputy Manager to supervise staff and ensure the welfare of children in care. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in Residential Childcare, hold an NVQ Level 3 Diploma, and be at least 22 years old. The role offers various bonuses and extensive holiday benefits.

Benefits

£100 bonus for ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome

Service awards up to £600

224 hours holiday increasing after 4 years

Additional leave for special occasions

Monthly REACH Awards

Medical cashback with MediCash

Group Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience within Residential Childcare.
• Valid manual driving licence.
• 22 years old or above to meet Ofsted regulations.

Responsibilities

• Make a significant difference in children's lives using life skills.
• Supervise staff and lead shifts while making rotas.
• Ensure welfare and care of each child and support the staff team.

Skills

Experience with young people

Leadership skills

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is 22 years old or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
• Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Has at least 2 year’s experience within Residential Childcare and working alongside young people.
• Has a valid manual driving licence.

What will I do as a Deputy Manager?

• Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference within a child’s life, create positive relationships with them, meet their needs and always safeguard them.
• Within this leadership role you will be responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, making rotas, leading staff meetings, ensuring that placement plans are followed and education is supported, and ensuring that policies, procedures and risk assessments are adhered to and updated.
• You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance to and support the wider staff team.

What work for Compass?

• Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving ‘Outstanding’.
• Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years of working with us.
• Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).
• Win up to £150 in our monthly REACH Awards.
• With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme: upon successful completion of your probation review, 3 times your annual salary will be provided to your designated beneficiary should you die whilst employed at Compass.

The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We have excellent internal frameworks including REACH and GRACE which all contribute towards your day‑to‑day job role.