Deputy Manager Children`s Residential

Holistic Support Services; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service provider in Sefton is looking for a Deputy Manager for its residential home. You will support the Registered Manager in providing high-quality care for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar setting, holds a QCF Level 4 diploma, and possesses strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive pay and a chance to make a significant impact on children’s lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Free training and qualifications

Free meals and snacks on shift

Qualifications

• Experience in an Ofsted regulated residential children’s home as Team Leader/Senior.
• Shift work capability.
• Friendly and nurturing outlook.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Desire to work with vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Manage admin/childcare functions in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Assist in promoting good childcare practice.
• Create a supportive environment for children.
• Implement risk assessments and care plans.
• Ensure day-to-day care and support for children.

Skills

Team Leadership

Nurturing attitude

Ability to work in a team

Driving License

Education

QCF Level 4 Residential Childcare

Job description

Location : Southport.

Job title : Deputy Manager – children’s home.

Service : Ofsted Regulated Residential Children’s Home, Regulated for the care of EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties).

Hourly Rate

• £15.50 - Level 4 Diploma in Children`s Residential Services.
• £16.50 - Level 5 Diploma in Children`s Residential Services.

Sleep In Rate : £60

Rota patterns

2 days on, three days off.

• 08.00 – 23 : 00, sleep in – although this is subject to change, dependent upon the needs of the service.
• The Deputy Manager may also be expected to undertake ‘office hours’ as part of their rota, i.e., 09;00 – 17 : 00 to assist with the organisation, planning and operations of the home.

Bonus Scheme

One time bonus based on inspection outcomes :

• Outstanding - £250.
• Good - £150.
• Requires Improvement or Inadequate - £0.

Retention Bonus

• 1 year - £150.
• 2 year - £300.
• 3 year - £500.
• 4 years - £750.
• 5 years - £1000.

Annual leave : Full time employees are entitled to 35 days paid annual leave each year, plus sleep ins, inclusive of bank holidays. Annual leave for part-time employees is calculated on a pro‑rata basis.

Extra days Annual Leave for your Birthday!!

Time and half on bank Holidays.

Essential Criteria

• You must have previously worked in an Ofsted regulated residential children’s home, in a Team Leader / Senior capacity as a minimum.
• The ability to work on a shift rota.
• The ability to work as part of a cohesive team.
• A friendly and nurturing attitude and outlook.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• A desire to work with vulnerable children, and to constantly have high aspirations for their achievements.
• A driving license.
• QCF Level 4 Residential Childcare / Level 4 Diploma Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent).

We aspire to do things ‘differently’, to genuinely improve the life opportunities for our children in our ever changing and evolving world.

As a company we have high aspirations and are eager to provide the best quality and standards for all of our staff, and children who live with us.

We are seeking only the highest quality and calibre of staff; those that genuinely want to make a difference in the lives of the children whom we care for, and those can be the ideal role models for our children.

A full UK driving license is desirable for this role.

Delivering positive outcomes and exceptional care is our ambition. That 's why we need committed and enthusiastic individuals, who starts every day with a fresh outlook and the passion to make a difference. We will give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing company, where you are free to achieve your full potential.

We are ambitious to be one of the best providers in the sector. We also aim to offer the best salary and benefits packages. As we grow, we will reward accordingly.

As a Deputy Manager you will :

• In the absence of the Registered Manager and his / her Deputy; to be responsible for all admin / childcare functions at the Home.
• To assist the Registered Manager and his / her Deputy to promote good childcare practice within the home.
• Play a role in the establishment, maintenance, and development of the environment and climate of the home, thus providing children with a calm and relaxed group living experience conducive to emotional security and personal happiness and growth.
• Ensure the safety of our children, working with your colleagues and wider professionals to implement effective risk assessments are care plans.
• On a day-to-day basis you will make our house / houses a home, supporting meal times, activities, education and the routines and boundaries in place.

The benefits you can expect working for Holistic Support Services are :

• Competitive rate of pay, including a progressive pay scale based on experience, qualifications, and performance.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Specialist CPD certified training and accredited qualifications free of charge – full and comprehensive training is provided for all staff before beginning their role.
• The opportunity to evolve and to progress your career with an ambitious and growing company.
• A robust support structure.
• Free meals, snacks and drinks on shift for all residential staff.

Holistic Support Services reserve the right to close this advert at any time, please apply at your earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.