Children's Home Deputy Manager

SWAAY; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Scheme

Death in Service benefit

Meals provided on shift

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Bonus

Blue Light Discount

Job summary

SWAAY is seeking a compassionate Children's Home Deputy Manager to join the 4-bed home in Bracknell. You will support the Registered Manager to deliver outstanding care, ensuring a safe, stable and nurturing environment for young people who have experienced trauma.

We promote trauma-informed practice and a child-centred approach; the role includes leadership duties, shift oversight and regulatory reporting to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent e.g. Social Work Degree)
• Level 5 Leadership and Management Diploma (or willingness to work towards)
• Previous experience working with children and young people in residential settings
• Experience in a senior role/deputy position with managerial responsibilities
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care
• Compassion, resilience and the ability to act as a positive role model to both the young people and staff team

Responsibilities

• Support with the day-to-day running of the home
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance
• Support, supervise and develop the staff team
• Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• Act as a positive role model for young people
• Support young people achieve personal goals and independence
• Assist with reports and regulatory requirements

Job description

Earn £34,700 – £40,700 including sleep ins | Full Time | 6 Week Rolling Rota

Hourly Rate: £16.41 - £19.49 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) + sleep ins

Shifts: 3pm – 11pm, 10am – 11pm, sleep ins. 6 week rolling rota for stability

Are you an experienced Children's Home Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Work together with us to re-parent traumatised young people, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whilst we support you to achieve yours!

We are looking for a compassionate and driven Children's Home Deputy Manager to join our 4-bed children’s Home in Bracknell to support the Registered Manager to deliver outstanding care to our young people, ensuring the home provides a safe, stable and nurturing environment where young people feel supported and valued.

At SWAAY, we don’t just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe, valued and understood. We are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years, we have delivered specialist residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.

As a Children's Home Deputy Manager you will:

• Support with the day-to-day running of the home
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance
• Support, supervise and develop the staff team
• Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• Act as a positive role model for young people
• Support young people achieve personal goals and independence
• Assist with reports and regulatory requirements

To be a successful Children's Home Deputy Manager at SWAAY, you will have:

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent e.g. Social Work Degree)
• Level 5 Leadership and Management Diploma (or willingness to work towards)
• Previous experience working with children and young people in residential settings
• Experience in a senior role/deputy position with managerial responsibilities
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care
• Compassion, resilience and the ability to act as a positive role model to both the young people and staff team

Why work with us?

• Fully funded training - NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Private Healthcare
• Health Cash Scheme
• Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Access to Blue Light Discount
• Length of Service Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Meals provided whilst on shift

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. To be considered, you must have the right to work in the UK.

SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.

SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment