Deputy Manager - Children's Residential

Vetro Recruitment; Maiden Bradley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Maiden Bradley seeks a dedicated Deputy Children's Home Manager to oversee the team's delivery of high-quality care. You will manage daily operations, lead staff, and ensure the well-being of vulnerable children and young people. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years' experience in children's care and hold a relevant NVQ qualification. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Employee benefits package

Minimum of 28 days annual leave

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' proven experience within children's residential care.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding best practices.
• Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-in duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care services and contribute to strategic planning.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the home.
• Lead and inspire the team in providing therapeutic care.

Skills

People management

Proactive approach

Budget management

Understanding Ofsted regulations

Experience in children's residential care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Workforce

NVQ Level 4 in Children's Residential Workforce

Job description

Overview

Shape Futures in Maiden Bradley: Deputy Children's Home Manager (EBD)

Location: Maiden Bradley

Salary: £33,664 - £34,881 per annum PLUS additional sleep-in payments (£62.64 per sleep).

Hours: Full-time, working a flexible schedule of shifts, office days, and occasional sleep-ins.

Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

Vetro Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a leading organisation renowned for its commitment to exceptional care. They’re looking for a dedicated Deputy Children\'s Home Manager to join their therapeutic home in Maiden Bradley. If you\'re driven by core values - this could be your next rewarding career move.

Why Choose This Opportunity

This isn’t just a job; it\'s a chance to grow with a company that truly invests in its people and the young people they support. They provide innovative care and education for children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and challenging behaviours, always striving to create extraordinary days and believing in the potential of every individual.

• A comprehensive induction and onboarding process to set you up for success.
• Fully funded training and qualifications, empowering your professional development.
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise your qualifications and experience.
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay.
• Complimentary meals provided.
• A fantastic employee benefits package designed to support your well-being.
• Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Reimbursement of your Enhanced DBS check.
• A minimum of 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

What We\'re Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years\' proven experience within children\'s residential care.
• A relevant NVQ Level 3 or ideally Level 4 in Children\'s Residential Workforce.
• A strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding best practices.
• A highly motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to your work.
• Exceptional people management skills with a hands-on leadership style.
• Experience managing budgets and rotas effectively.
• A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
• Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-in duties to meet the needs of the children.

Your Role in Making a Difference

Working alongside a supportive Service Manager and Registered Manager, you\'ll be instrumental in maintaining a nurturing and safe environment for the children and young people in your care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality care services and contributing to strategic planning for the home\'s development.
• Overseeing the day-to-day management of the home.
• Leading and inspiring your team, working collaboratively with other professionals to provide therapeutic care tailored to each child\'s needs.
• Acting as a positive role model for both colleagues and children, fostering trusting relationships that promote recovery, growth, and lasting positive change.
• Supervising and mentoring staff, managing work patterns, facilitating care-focused training, and coordinating access to necessary support services.

Ready to unlock your potential and contribute to an organisation that truly values its team and the young people they support? Apply now!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone