Children's Home Deputy Manager

Compass Children's Homes; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 bonus for Good Ofsted

£200 bonus for Outstanding Ofsted

Service awards at 2, 5 and 10 years

Annual leave 26–28 days

MediCash medical & wellbeing benefits

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

Compass Community runs children's homes and seeks a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, child-centred care. You will work with a dedicated team to protect and nurture vulnerable young people.

In this leadership role you will supervise staff, coordinate shifts and rotas, lead staff meetings and ensure placement plans are followed, with safeguarding always at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Is 22 years old or above to meet Ofsted regulations.
• Has NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Has at least 2 years' experience in Residential Childcare with young people.
• Has a valid manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead with life skills to make a positive difference, build relationships and safeguard children.
• As Deputy Manager, supervise staff, lead shifts, make rotas, run staff meetings and ensure placement plans are followed.
• Ensure welfare and care of each child and provide guidance to the wider staff team.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Relationship building

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

About The Role

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach.Integrity,Courageand Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fixing what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it

Work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives. This Deputy Manager role is ideal for experienced Senior Residential Workers or existing Deputy Managers who are looking to further develop their leadership skills within residential childcare.

We are looking for a determined,carryingand thoughtful professional to support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, child-centred care.

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 experiences 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, meeting their needs and always safeguarding 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.
• Annual leave starts at 26 days, in addition to bank holidays, and increases to 28 days following two years of continuous service (Capped at 28 days).
• 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).
• 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 you 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.