Deputy Manager

Portman Recruitment; West Amesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance allowance

Welcome bonus

Loyalty bonus

Up to 7 weeks' annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits package

Employee wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

Portman Recruitment is seeking a Deputy Manager for a group of Children's Homes in England. You will support day-to-day management, lead staff, and ensure the home operates to high standards, helping young people regain their childhood.

Applicants require a minimum of 2 years' experience in residential childcare, including supervisory roles. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential; Level 5 Diploma is desirable with support to achieve it.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in residential childcare.
• Experience supervising teams in a care setting is essential.
• UK driving license held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of the home and staff.
• Lead the staff team to ensure high standards of care.
• Create a safe, secure and supportive home environment for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

People management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Those huge small victories

Working in our client's Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day-to-day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Deputy Manager, you'll help create a home environment where both staff and young people feel safe, secure and supported. There will be challenges along the way, but there will also be the smallest moments that feel like huge victories.

Our client's homes support young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, with the aim of achieving the very best outcomes. Their holistic approach ensures every aspect of a young person's development is supported, with multidisciplinary teams including Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and other clinical professionals working together to deliver positive outcomes.

Get out what you put in

By supporting the day-to-day management of the home, leading the staff team and ensuring the home consistently operates to high standards, you'll help young people regain their childhood and create pathways towards becoming well-rounded adults.

We're looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years' experience in residential childcare, including experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

What our client offers

Our client recognises the commitment and dedication of its teams and offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including:

• Attendance Allowance: Up to £1,400 per year


• Welcome Bonus: £1,000 upon successful completion of probation


• Loyalty Bonus: £1,000 after 12 months of employment


• Up to 7 weeks' annual leave


• Excellent opportunities for career progression and internal promotion


• Flexible benefits package, including options to increase or decrease holiday allowance, pension contributions and life insurance


• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support


• Medical cashback scheme for dental, optical and other healthcare costs


• Meals provided whilst on shift


• Modern, well-equipped working environment


• Recommend a Friend Scheme with a £1,000 referral bonus

Bring your whole self to work

Our client celebrates individuality and believes diverse teams create the best outcomes for young people. Their young people come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and they are committed to building a workforce that reflects this diversity.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career within a growing organisation where you'll be supported to reach your full potential.

What we're looking for

• A committed and enthusiastic leader with a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people


• A minimum of 2 years' experience in residential childcare, including supervisory experience


• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) (essential)


• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (desirable, with support available to achieve it if required)


• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months

Join a leading provider of specialist education and care

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, they understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference, particularly when it comes to neurodiversity. They celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences and the unique strengths each person brings to their community.

Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. Our client is committed to ensuring its recruitment and workplace practices are inclusive and accessible. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment where required.

By building a diverse and inclusive workforce, our client is better able to support the children, young people and families they serve while ensuring every member of the team can thrive, develop and be their authentic self.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (paid for by the employer) and satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an online search. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.