Deputy Manager - Children's Homes and Supported Accommodation

Tunnell Financial; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Grimsby is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager for Children's Homes and Supported Accommodation. The role involves leading teams to ensure high standards of care and compliance, working closely with the Registered Manager. A strong leadership presence and an understanding of safeguarding practices are essential. The position requires working on a rota basis with evenings and weekends included. A generous leave entitlement and additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension

Access to RewardNEL platform

Qualifications

• Experience in managing or supervising care teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in children's services.
• Ability to work collaboratively with support agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams in Children's Homes and Supported Accommodation.
• Ensure compliance with care standards and regulations.
• Work on a rota basis covering evenings and weekends.

Skills

Strong leadership presence

Understanding of safeguarding

Relational practice

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Accommodation that feels like a home

Teams that feel like families

We have an unwavering commitment to Children in our Care. You will be taking a lead role in ensuring our Children's Homes and Supported Accommodation provide the best outcomes for our children, ensuring they receive stability, care, and love.

You will be joining a service on a relentless journey with collaboration at the forefront of our provision. Working with colleagues across Children's Services and community partners, we continue to develop networks of support, stability, and unlimited potential for our young people.

Join us in making a lasting impact for our children, our future.

Deputy Manager - Children's Homes and Supported Accommodation

We are looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to lead, inspire, and support our teams across Children's Homes and Supported Accommodation, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and positive outcomes.

You will work alongside the Registered Manager, championing best practices, driving continuous improvement, and building strong partnerships with key agencies in education, health, and policing.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, with a strong leadership presence and a deep understanding of safeguarding, relational practice, and regulatory frameworks.

• The nature of this role means that you will work on a rota basis covering evenings and weekends routinely, with a pattern of working one weekend in every four, covering 09:30 am - 8:00 pm.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information, please refer to the role profile.

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.

As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrollment into a local government pension.

You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform, which includes salary sacrifice schemes like Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra, and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to in-house wellbeing support, free and discounted local parking, and savings at major retailers, entertainment, and hotels.

North East Lincolnshire Council staff can benefit from flexible working, excellent training and development opportunities, and a Fostering friendly scheme.

To fully comply with Safer Recruitment Guidelines, if you are successful, you must meet the following criteria and be able to provide:

• At least one reference from your current or most recent employment, placement, or work experience (if agency worker, please provide your agency as a reference)
• A professional/company email address (personal emails not accepted)
• References covering the last 3 years, with explanations for any gaps in employment

Need support?

If you need help applying, contact Wendy Trask at 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can assist with digital access and guidance on completing the application form.

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