Deputy Manager (children's Home)

Branch Support; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider is seeking a Deputy Children's Home Manager in London. The role involves supporting the Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading a dedicated staff team. Ideal candidates should have management experience in a children's residential setting and possess strong leadership skills. Salary ranges from 30,000 to 35,000 per year, with Monday to Friday scheduling and weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a children's residential setting.
• Good knowledge of Ofsted benchmarking and SCCIF.
• Full driving license and access to a car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with 'Children's Homes Regulations' and 'Ofsted Quality Standards'.
• Lead and support the staff team.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

GCSE Maths and English - Grade C or above

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Deputy Children's Home Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in care, assisted living, and home care, with a focus on managing and supervising children's services.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, feel valued, enjoy and achieve their potential and have a bright influential future.
Branch Out Residential Services is an innovative social care provider for children and young people and we are proud of unique approach to transforming the lives of young people on a consistent basis.
We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

At Branch Out Residential Services we understand that this is more than just a care job. We offer access to qualifications, and training and development from 'Outstanding' industry specialist Training Providers. We have an innovative support structure in place where Every Child and Staff member matters.

About The Role

As a Deputy Manager at Branch Out Residential Services, your skills and expertise will have the opportunity to make a positive, transformative impact on young people. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming the lives of our residents to create positive outcomes.

We aim to improve young people's self-esteem so they believe in themselves and feel confident enough to pursue their dreams and aspirations.

Responsibilities

As the Deputy Manager you will be supporting the Registered Manager. It will be imperative that the home that you are working for meets the 'Children's Homes Regulations' and 'Ofsted Quality Standards' and that as the manager you ensure a high level of compliance against these standards. You will help lead the whole staff team in ensuring a service that delivers exceptional care and support and delivers positive outcomes for the children/young people. You will be required to carry out a range of duties consistent within the role that you may be requested to undertake by your line manager You will provide both written and verbal reports to your manager and be accountable for performance and against plans and targets Ensure that regular reports are provided to all stake holders as required Keep up to date with all relevant changes in policy, practice and legislation and ensure that all staff have access to this information Ensure that all the work undertaken by yourself and staff under your management is conducted to the highest professional standards. Promote and implement Branch Out Residential Services 'Code of Conduct' and lead by example

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years Management experience as a Deputy Manager in Children's Residential setting or equivalent Excellent leadership and staff management abilities Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent GCSE Maths and English - Grade C and or above Robust knowledge of regulatory and legislative framework Good knowledge of Ofsted benchmarking and SCCIF Full Driving License and access to a car is essential A passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for children/young people Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills The ability to deliver at least 'Good' in the home's Ofsted inspections Sound business awareness and a flair for promoting the service Flexibility, drive and resilience

Desirable

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Recruitment Process

At Branch Out Residential Services, we are wholeheartedly committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service, if this is not the case Branch Out Residential Services will carry out a DBS (police check) prior to starting and if appointed, 6 monthly checks.

The successful candidate will only be appointed subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Are you on the DBS Update Service?
Work Location: In person