Deputy Children's Home Manager

Sterling Cross Ltd; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking a Deputy Children’s Home Manager in Kidderminster to support holistic residential care for young adults. In this permanent full-time role, you will lead a team by promoting good practices and ensuring high-quality care that empowers residents to enhance their independent living skills. Candidates should have a relevant childcare qualification and previous managerial experience, with the opportunity for professional growth and further training offered.

Benefits

Further training and support to progress within the company

Paid DBS

24/7 wellbeing helpline

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Lead in a residential childcare environment is essential.
• Valid driving licence and access to vehicle required.
• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the running and supervision of the residential service.
• Promote good practice and ensure quality care for young people.
• Support residents in building confidence and independent living skills.

Skills

Team Leadership

Childcare Management

Mental Health Support

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

A new opportunity for a Deputy Children’s Home Manager is now available in the Kidderminster area, supporting outstanding, holistic residential care for local children and young people.

The service offers a safe, secure and nurturing home for young people aged 16+ who require round-the-clock support relating to their mental health and wellbeing.

As Deputy Children’s Home Manager, you’ll assist in the running of the service and the supervision of the team. You will promote good practice and model an inclusive and inspiring approach, ensuring care delivered by the team is of the highest possible quality.

Together, you’ll ensure residents receive extensive support to build their confidence and independent living skills in a tailored environment, with access to positive, constructive opportunities for development and self-expression.

You’ll be able to make a real, tangible difference to the young people in your care while taking further opportunities for your professional recognition and progression.

This is a permanent, full-time position for a Deputy Children’s Home Manager.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Previous experience as a Team Lead or higher in a residential childcare environment
• (Essential) Valid driving licence and access to vehicle (for travel between local homes)
• (Essential) Minimum of Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
• (Desirable) Attained or working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Further training and support to progress within the company
• Paid DBS
• 24/7 wellbeing helpline for support with mental health, financial and personal concerns
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Pension scheme
• And more