Deputy Manager - Children

Health Recruit Network; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Health Recruit Network in Northampton is seeking a Deputy Manager for a brand-new children's residential home. You will work with the Registered Manager to establish high standards of care, develop a positive team culture and ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in children's residential care, strong leadership and A Level 3 in Children''s Residential Care with progression toward Level 5. Salary up to £40,000 and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and residential childcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the establishment and day-to-day running of the home.
• Leading, motivating and supporting the residential care team, including staff supervision and development.
• Promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and daily records are accurate and reviewed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare)

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's (TR-JOB-35544)

Location Northampton, England Sector Social Care Salary £35,000.00 to £40,000.00 per annum

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Northampton

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join a brand-new children's residential home in Northampton.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting stage of development and help shape a new service from the outset. Working closely with the Registered Manager, the successful candidate will help establish high standards of care, develop a positive team culture and create a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the establishment and day-to-day running of the home.
• Helping implement effective policies, procedures and working practices as the service prepares to open.
• Leading, motivating and supporting the residential care team, including staff supervision, training and development.
• Promoting safeguarding, child protection and the welfare of children and young people.
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and daily records are accurate and regularly reviewed.
• Building positive relationships with children, families, social workers and external professionals.
• Implementing individual care plans and promoting positive outcomes.
• Monitoring care standards, identifying improvements and supporting service development.
• Supporting Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Assisting with staff rotas, meetings and operational responsibilities.
• Deputising for the Registered Manager when required.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced children's residential care professional with strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in children's residential care.
• Previous senior, supervisory or team leadership experience.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection and residential childcare regulations.
• Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• The ability to motivate staff, manage challenging situations and build effective professional relationships.
• A proactive approach to developing services and maintaining high standards of child-centred care.

A Level 3 Qualification in Children's Residential Care is essential, alongside a willingness to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, where required.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £40,000 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Opportunity to help shape a brand-new service from day one.
• Training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive management and regular supervision.
• Pension scheme and annual leave.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.