Childrens Residential Deputy Manager

CareTech Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapeutic care provider in Dudley is seeking a Children's Residential Deputy Manager. You will support children with learning disabilities and autism in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have Level 3 in Children’s and Young People and experience in a residential setting. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a company vehicle for work use and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Paid induction programme

Face to face therapeutic training

Access to online courses

Free DBS check

Free meals on shift

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a residential childcare environment.
• Level 3 in Children’s and Young People is essential.
• Must hold a valid UK Manual Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy.
• Ensure a nurturing and safe environment for the children.
• Collaborate with the team to implement activities that promote children's growth.

Skills

Experience in Residential Childcare Environment

Level 3 Children’s and Young People or equivalent

Friendly, passionate and caring nature

Ability to work unsociable hours

Education

Level 3 in Children’s and Young People

Job description

Children's Residential Deputy Manager

Dudley - Full UK Manual Driver Licence - essential

£36,000 + Sleep in's £67.50 each

2025 is continuing to be an exciting and innovative year at Inspire. Part of the CareTech Family.

At Inspire it is imperative and important that our children enjoy new and varied experiences that encourage them to be the best version of themselves and that any disability is not seen as a barrier but an opportunity for inspirational outside the box thinking.

We hold a belief that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children are part of the community, enjoying all that this offers including celebrations, events and fundraising.

Our teams are fully committed to Inspire's goals, they understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Home Manager to join our home in Dudley. The home is rated Good in all areas with OFSTED and has an excellent reputation with the local authorities. The home can accommodate up to 5 Young people, all the Children & Young People we support have a learning disabilities, Autism, epilepsy and can display some associated behaviours. Many of our children (not all) are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate with us through different methods such as picture boards, Smartbox devices and Makaton.

Our guiding principles are :

• Integrity, it is the foundation of what we do. A nurturing approach to our young people and staff and a passion that will drive your commitment to achieve the very best for our children.
• Bringing our plans to life will be challenging and intense but, with enthusiasm, creativity and a hands on approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none.

Essential

• Experience in Residential Childcare Environment
• Level 3 Children’s and Young People or equivalent
• Driver (company provide a car during working hours)
• Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends)

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
• Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilize their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

Reward and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid induction programme
• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Face to face therapeutic training
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
• Free DBS check
• Free parking
• Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
• Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – earn £1,000 per referral
• Pension scheme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Company vehicle to use when in work
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants.

Being part of one of the UK’s leading specialist therapeutic providers.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

All applications & CVs received are reviewed on a daily basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.