Children's Home Deputy Manager

Excelcare; Histon; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 Days annual leave

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme

Meals provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Company laptop and mobile phone

Free DBS check paid by employer

On-site Parking

Pension scheme

Résumé du poste

Excelcare is launching its Children’s Services with a Deputy Manager role in Histon, Cambridgeshire. You will work alongside an experienced Registered Manager to shape the day-to-day running of a home for children aged 6-17, ensuring a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment.

The role offers £40,000–£45,000 per year, plus sleep-in payments of £62 per night, and benefits including 28 days’ holiday, development opportunities and company devices.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Ofsted Regulations (SCCIF) and safeguarding standards.
• Experience in a children’s home or similar setting.
• Budget awareness and rota management.

Responsabilités

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running of the home.
• Lead and support the residential team to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure the home meets Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding requirements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget awareness

Child welfare focus

Driving licence

Formation

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Description du poste

Job role: Children's Home Deputy Manager

Location: Histon, Cambridgeshire

WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum plus additional sleep in payments- £62.00 per night

Shift Pattern: 9am to 5pm plus working shifts when needed and occasional sleep ins.

Join the launch of Excelcare's Children's Services

Be part of an exciting new chapter at Excelcare as we expand our trusted care services into residential childcare, bringing over 35 years' experience in high-quality care to our brand-new Children's Services division. The Registered Manager and Responsible Individual are already in post aswell as the Support Worker Team and you'll also have the help and guidance from our well-establish central support function which includes HR, Recruitment, Governance, Finance, Payroll, Marketing and much more.

As Children's Home Deputy Manager, you will help shape the culture and day-to-day running of a beautifully presented home for children aged 6-17, working alongside an experienced Registered Manager to create a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment.

This role would suit a passionate leader who can guide and motivate staff, model excellent practice and help children build confidence, independence and positive long-term outcomes.

Children's Home Deputy Manager key responsibilities

• In this key leadership role, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care are consistently maintained.
• You will lead and support the residential team to deliver outstanding care, promote positive outcomes and ensure the home meets Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements.

Children's Home Deputy Manager key requirements

• Strong understanding of Ofsted Regulations (SCCIF), Safeguarding and Quality Standards as well as previous experience working in a children's home setting or similar.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Leadership & Management (desirable - fully supported if not yet achieved)
• A confident, calm and child-centred leader who can support and motivate teams
• Experience with rotas and basic budget awareness
• Full UK driving licence

Children's Home Deputy Manager Benefits

• 28 Days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
• A highly competitive salary
• Length of Service Bonus Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• Meals will be provided
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free access to a company laptop and Mobile phone
• Free Enhanced DBS check and annual update fees paid for by Excelcare
• Annual salary review
• Blue Light Card Scheme paid for.
• Health Service Discounts
• Comprehensive induction, training and professional development opportunities to complete further qualifications
• Support from an experienced Registered Manager and a wider senior leadership team
• Free access to well-being initiatives
• Free on-site Parking
• Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Terms and Conditions apply