Children's Home Deputy Manager

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Tudhoe is seeking a Deputy Manager to join their team in making a positive difference in the lives of children. This role involves providing leadership, supervising staff, and ensuring the welfare of young people. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential childcare and support the educational and care plans. Benefits include performance bonuses, additional leave, and a company pension.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Generous leave

Company pension

Qualifications

• Aged 22 years or over (Ofsted requirement).
• At least 2 years' experience in residential childcare.
• A valid manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Building positive relationships with young people.
• Supervising staff and leading shifts.
• Ensuring all policies and procedures are up to date.

Skills

Team-leading skills

Support for young people

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager ready to step into a leadership role. You'll be joining a caring, supportive, and dynamic team where your skills and experience will truly make a difference. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

Do you want to work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference in the lives of children and young people?

Do you have team-leading skills and a passion for supporting others?

Are you looking for a role with clear pathways into management?

If so, the Deputy Manager position could be the next step in your career.

This role is based within a therapeutic environment where supportive relationships and shared living experiences help transform lives.

Deputy Manager Role

As Deputy Manager, you\'ll use your life skills and leadership abilities to make a real difference every day. Responsibilities include:

• Building positive relationships with young people and safeguarding their welfare
• Supervising staff, leading shifts, creating rotas, and running team meetings
• Supporting education and placement plans
• Ensuring all policies, procedures, and risk assessments are up to date
• Providing guidance and support to the wider staff team

Why apply?

• Performance bonuses
• Service awards
• Generous leave
• Extra paid days off
• Monthly Awards
• Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme

Deputy Manager Criteria

• Aged 22 years or over (Ofsted requirement)
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years\' experience in residential childcare, supporting young people
• A valid manual driving licence

Unfortunately, we are not able to accept applicants who require sponsorship for this role.

If this role is of interest, please apply now with your CV and we will be in touch asap for an initial discussion.

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Life insurance

Licence/Certification

• UK right to work indefinitely and without sponsorship (required)
• UK manual Driving Licence (required)