Deputy Manager - children and young people

Keys Group; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children’s care organization in Littlehampton is seeking a Deputy Children's Home Manager to lead operations and provide quality care. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in children’s residential care and an NVQ Level 3 or 4 qualification. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, managing day-to-day operations, and strategic planning. This position offers career progression and attractive benefits including competitive salary and paid training.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Paid training

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Amazing discount schemes

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within children's residential care.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Related knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the children's home.
• Deliver quality care services and contribute to strategic planning.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to staff.

Skills

People management

Proactive attitude

Budget management

Flexibility

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in children's residential workforce

Job description

Overview

Deputy Children\'s Home Manager - EBD

• Location: Littlehampton
• Salary: From £33,664 per annum PLUS additional 3,000 - 6,000 sleep in payments.
• Hours: Full time 39 hours working shifts and office days

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Therapeutic Manager to join our Children\'s home in Littlehampton. You will be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a Service Manager and Registered Manager. You will be responsible for delivery of quality care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home and all day to day management matters. You will lead your team along with other professionals, providing the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child focused on obtaining the best outcomes. You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change. You will supervise and mentor staff, organise work patterns, facilitate care focused training and access appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the children\'s home in alignment with therapeutic care principles.
• Deliver quality care services and contribute to strategic planning and development within the home.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to staff; supervise and support care teams.
• Coordinate training and ensure access to appropriate services to support childcare practices.
• Foster a safe and supportive environment to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within Children\'s residential care.
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in children\'s residential workforce or related health and social care qualifications.
• Related knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Highly driven, proactive and enthusiastic; strong people management skills.
• Experience with budgets and rostering.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work flexibly in caring for the children, including shifts and sleep-ins.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Career progression with clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
• Competitive salary including Real Living Wage as a minimum.
• Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience.
• Family support: enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Paid training and funded qualifications to obtain externally accredited qualifications.
• Full induction program and ongoing supervision and appraisals.
• Amazing discount schemes and pension (NEST).
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance program.
• Annual leave: 28 days including Bank Holidays.
• Free Enhanced DBS Check.
• Staff referral scheme and internal communications via Circle app.