Deputy Manager - Children's Home - Kettering

Portman Recruitment Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Level 5 progression support

Sleep-in payments

28 days annual leave including Bank UK

Free Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Portman Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for a 4-bed EBD Children's Residential Home in Kettering. You will support the Registered Manager, lead staff, and ensure high standards of care for children and young people.

The role offers a clear progression towards Registered Manager positions, with opportunities to develop your Level 5 qualification and access to sleep-in payments as part of the package.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a residential children's home.
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People / Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Experience leading or supporting a staff team.
• Experience with rotas and budgets.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to Residential Support Workers.
• Lead shifts and ensure children and young people receive safe, consistent and high-quality care.
• Promote a therapeutic and child-centred approach to supporting young people.
• Support staff supervision, development and performance.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and Children's Homes Regulations are followed.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Support the management of staff rotas and budgets.
• Maintain high standards of recording, reporting and compliance.
• Help create a positive culture where young people feel safe, listened to and supported.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.

Skills

Residential care experience

Staff supervision

Budget management

Rotas management

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Children and Young People / Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £33,360 rising to £35,577 per annum, plus additional sleep-in payments
Hours: 39 hours per week, full-time
Contract: Permanent
Service: 4-bed EBD Children's Residential Home

Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Support Worker who is ready to take the next step in their career within children's residential care.

You will join the leadership team of a 4-bed residential home supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their management experience within a supportive organisation that places the needs and outcomes of young people at the heart of its service.

As Deputy Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the home, provide guidance and leadership to the staff team and help maintain consistently high standards of care.

You will also have opportunities to develop professionally, including support towards your Level 5 qualification and progression towards future Registered Manager opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

As Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Registered Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to Residential Support Workers.
• Lead shifts and ensure children and young people receive safe, consistent and high-quality care.
• Promote a therapeutic and child-centred approach to supporting young people.
• Support staff supervision, development and performance.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and Children's Homes Regulations are followed.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Support the management of staff rotas and budgets.
• Maintain high standards of recording, reporting and compliance.
• Help create a positive culture where young people feel safe, listened to and supported.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.

What We're Looking For

To be considered, you should have:

• At least 2 years' experience working within a residential children's home, ideally at Senior or Deputy Manager level.
• NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Children and Young People / Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Good knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Experience of leading or supporting a staff team.
• Experience with rotas and ideally budget responsibilities.
• The confidence to take responsibility for the home in the Registered Manager's absence.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

What's on Offer?

Our client is committed to investing in its people and offers a comprehensive package including:

• Salary from £33,360, rising to £35,577 per annum
• Additional payments for sleep-ins
• Support and funding towards relevant QCF qualifications
• Opportunity to complete your Level 5 qualification
• Clear progression opportunities towards Registered Manager positions
• Paid training and comprehensive induction
• Regular supervision and appraisals
• Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay
• Employee wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pension scheme
• Employee discount schemes
• Staff referral incentives
• 28 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Free Enhanced DBS check

Working Pattern

This is a full-time, 39-hour-per-week position involving long-day shifts, weekends and occasional sleep-ins.

If you are an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Manager looking to develop your leadership career within children's residential care, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

Safeguarding

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.