Deputy Manager

Portman Recruitment; Westbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary: £46,064 - £52,852 p.a.

Attendance Allowance: Up to £1,400 p.a

Regional Allowance: £2,000

Welcome Bonus: £1,000 on probation

Loyalty Bonus: £1,000 after 12 months

4-week induction programme

Up to 7 weeks annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Dental/optical health cashback

Job summary

Portman Recruitment is seeking a Deputy Manager for a group of Children’s Homes. The role focuses on leading a staff team, maintaining high standards of care, and supporting young people with SEMH needs within a multidisciplinary framework.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ residential childcare experience, with Level 3 Diploma essential and Level 5 Diploma desirable. A full UK driving licence and commitment to safeguarding are required.

Qualifications

• 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) is essential.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is desirable, with support to achieve it if required.
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the staff team and manage day-to-day operations of the home to high standards.
• Support the development of young people and ensure safe, secure and nurturing environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver holistic care and achieve positive outcomes for SEMH needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Residential childcare experience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager – Children\'s Homes

Salary: £46,064 - £52,852 per annum (assuming good attendance)

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:

• Base salary: £42,664 - £49,452
• Attendance Allowance: Up to £1,400 per year
• Regional Allowance: £2,000
• Welcome Bonus: £1,000 upon successful completion of probation
• Loyalty Bonus: £1,000 after 12 months of employment
• Comprehensive 4-week induction programme
• 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
• High street discounts
• 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.