Deputy Home Manager

SWAAY Child & Adolescent Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization providing residential childcare in Farnborough is seeking a dedicated Deputy Home Manager. This role involves supporting the Registered Manager in maintaining a nurturing environment for vulnerable young people, providing individualised care while fostering a trauma-informed approach. Candidates must have relevant childcare qualifications and experience in a senior position. Salary ranges from £28,500 to £34,000 plus sleep in allowance, with opportunities for ongoing training and career development.

Benefits

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Death in Service Scheme

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in residential settings is essential.
• Previous managerial experience or in a senior support role is required.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in daily operations.
• Provide individualised care as a positive role model.
• Promote a child-centred care approach.

Skills

Residential Childcare

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Overview

Join us at SWAAY to re-parent traumatised and abused children, who have displayed harmful sexual behaviours, supporting them to achieve their aspirations whilst we support you to achieve yours. We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Deputy Home Manager to maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for the young people in our 5-bed home in Farnborough. As a Deputy Home Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the children\'s home, playing a key role in ensuring all young people are provided with excellent standards of individualised care. You will work with openness and compassion and be a positive role model to our young people and staff team.

If you are an experienced Deputy Home Manager or Senior Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. At SWAAY, we don\'t just provide residential care - we create homes where children feel safe and valued, providing them with the stability, care and opportunities they deserve. We are proud of our child-centred approach, commitment to trauma-informed practice and drive to achieve the best possible outcomes for every young person. For over 30 years, we have been committed to providing specialised, high-quality residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 with developmental trauma who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour. We work to reduce the risk our young people pose, meet their complex needs and help them to manage their physical and behavioural difficulties, so they can leave their past traumas behind, build healthy relationships and lead responsible and rewarding adult lives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the children\'s home and contribute to maintaining a safe, nurturing, trauma-informed environment for 11-18 year olds in a 5-bed home in Farnborough.
• Provide excellent standards of individualised care and act as a positive role model to young people and staff.
• Work with openness and compassion and promote a child-centred approach to care planning and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent e.g. Social Work Degree)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or a commitment to achieve this qualification)
• Previous experience working with children and young people in residential settings
• Experience in a senior role/deputy position with managerial responsibilities
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care

Role Details

• SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
• Salary: £28,500 - £34,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) PLUS sleep in allowance (at least £2,730 per annum).
• Shifts: 3pm - 11pm, 10am - 11pm, 10am - 6pm + sleep ins (approx. 1 per week). 37.5 hours per week.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support career aspirations, including Attachment Informed Approaches (Dyadic Developmental Practice - DDP).
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, with support in home life, health/lifestyle and legal matters.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Death in Service Scheme
• Blue Light Discount providing offers in retail, hospitality and more
• Length of Service Bonus
• £750 Employee Referral Bonus