Deputy Manager

Sgscare; Rugeley; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bonus

Real Living Wage employer

Tastecard

Blue Light Card

MyGym discounts

Refer-a-friend scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme (confid)

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking a Deputy Manager in Rugeley to lead a children\'s home and support the Home Manager across safeguarding, compliance and care planning.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce, a full UK manual driving licence and at least 1 year as a Senior Residential Care Worker. Shifts include evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and bank holidays, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People\u2019s Workforce is required.
• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Senior Residential Care Worker in a children\'s home.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home alongside the Registered Manager across safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Supervise staff through supervision, appraisal and development.
• Manage the home in the Registered Manager\u2019s absence and ensure safety and a homely environment.
• Liaise with professionals to contribute to care planning and risk assessments.
• Oversee health and safety and training compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People\u2019s Workforce

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Location: Rugeley

Salary: Estimated £31,680 per annum (£16.50 × 160 hours × 12 months) + Sleeps

Hourly Rate: £16.50 per hour, plus an excellent overtime rate

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and bank holidays

Employment Type: Full-time

Service: Children's Home

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce. Full UK manual driving licence.

Experience Required: At least 1 year as a Senior Residential Care Worker in a children's home

Who we are looking for: A strong leader and great role model for looked after children. You will work alongside the Home Manager across compliance, safeguarding, quality assurance and financial planning, lead the team through supervision, appraisal and development, manage the home in the Registered Manager's absence, maintain a safe and homely environment, oversee health and safety, risk assessments and training compliance, and liaise with professionals to contribute to care planning. You will build trusting relationships with both staff and young people, with genuine care and compassion at the heart of your practice.

Who you will be working for: One of the UK's most innovative providers of residential care and education for young people
Other services: Education

Why this home & company: Progression: Ongoing training, professional development and high-quality CPD opportunities
Training / qualifications: Comprehensive induction including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing and a local induction period, plus face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues
Benefits: Christmas bonus, Real Living Wage employer, Tastecard, Blue Light Card and MyGym discounts, generous refer-a-friend scheme, financial wellbeing service, life assurance and a free, confidential employee assistance programme
Culture: Supportive management and senior leaders, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing

Sponsorship is not available.

For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: [e-mail]