Deputy Manager (Children's Home)

The Birtenshaw Group; Dunscar; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Dunscar seeks a committed Children's Home Deputy Manager to manage staff and ensure the welfare of disabled children. You will support a team, comply with regulations, and work in a fulfilling environment. Benefits include competitive pay, training, and a commitment to staff welfare. Opportunities for advancement and additional responsibilities are available in a dedicated team setting.

Benefits

Free Enhanced DBS check

Paid training and qualifications

30 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in care settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of support workers.
• Deputize for Home managers as needed.
• Promote the welfare and protection of children.

Skills

Management skills

Team supervision

Understanding of safeguarding

Experience with disabled children

Job description

Birtenshaw are currently looking to recruit an experienced Children's Home Deputy Manager who is passionate about supporting disabled children. You will be working in a team based in one of our Children's Homes, supporting up to 4 children with Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disability and/or complex health needs. We aim to transform the lives of children and young adults we support through our commitment to excellence. The work is challenging but, as no two days are ever the same, it is rewarding and enjoyable.

Responsibilities

• To manage and supervise a team of support workers / senior support workers.
• To deputise for Home managers and Registered Manager's within one or more home or service within the organisation.
• To promote the welfare of children, young people and young adults to ensure they are protected from harm.
• To ensure and demonstrate compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies in the service you work.
• To provide a responsive service using appropriate methods of assessment and intervention within relevant statutory and company guidelines.

Hours of work: 37 per week to be worked on a rota basis, subject to the needs of the Company. This will include weekends and bank holidays. There is also a requirement to ‘sleep‑in’ from time to time for which you will be notified in advance and an additional payment will be made.

Salary: starting salary will be £29,540 per annum, £33,760 per annum upon completion of probationary period and relevant Level 4 qualification.

Why work for Birtenshaw?

The Birtenshaw staff team is highly committed and dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled people. You will be working with colleagues who are resilient, energetic, caring and who enjoy their roles. There are clear career opportunities for advancement within a growing organisation which puts the service users at the heart of all we do.

Benefits

• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Competitive pay scale with opportunities for additional overtime
• Pay increase on completion of relevant qualification or if already have a relevant qualification upon completion of probationary period
• Additional payments for additional responsibilities up to £2,000 per annum
• Enhanced overtime rate
• Enhanced pay over Christmas and New Year
• 30 days holiday including public holidays
• Paid‑for training and qualifications
• Staff Recognition Schemes – employee of the month, refer a friend, long service plus nominations for national awards
• Staff Council – a forum in which staff from all sections of the organisation can suggest and initiate change
• Salary Protection Scheme in the event of longer‑term absence from work due to illness or injury (contracted staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24‑hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money and family issues and 24‑hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling (contracted staff)
• Discount schemes for local and national shops and services

All employees are required to commit to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of children and adults.

The Birtenshaw Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to share and uphold this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that any potential employee is still required to disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via the DBS website.

All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre‑employment checks including satisfactory references, pre‑employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable.