Children's Home Deputy Manager - Lead Care & Growth

First Blue Healthcare Limited; Cannock; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Access to employee wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave rising to 33 with

Job summary

First Blue Healthcare Limited is seeking an experienced, qualified candidate to lead a children’s residential home in Cannock. You will manage a team, uphold safeguarding standards and develop high-quality care plans to support young people.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma for Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent), a full driving licence, and flexibility to work unsocial hours. Competitive salary with sleep-in allowances and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of current legislation (Children's Homes Regulations 2015).
• Ability to provide positive role modelling and supervision to staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver high-quality care to young people.
• Safely manage risks in line with policies and procedures.
• Communicate plans for each day with the team.
• Review care plans and related documentation.
• Undertake bespoke training and attend staff meetings.
• Advocate for the young person using a positive parenting model.
• Provide support to the Manager and cover in their absence.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Positive parenting

Calm and professional manner

Team leadership

Education

Level 5 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

First Blue Healthcare Limited is seeking an experienced, qualified candidate to lead a children’s residential home in Cannock. You will manage a team, uphold safeguarding standards and develop high-quality care plans to support young people.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma for Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent), a full driving licence, and flexibility to work unsocial hours. Competitive salary with sleep-in allowances and progression opportunities are offered.