Deputy Manager Childrens Home

Portman Recruitment Limited; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

NEST pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Paid DBS check

Sleep-in allowance £62.64 per sleep-in

Staff referral bonus £500

Job summary

Portman Recruitment Limited is seeking a Deputy Children's Home Manager for a Waterlooville-based residential home. The role covers 39 hours per week across a mix of shifts and administrative days, with occasional sleep-ins.

You will join a supportive leadership team and help drive the service forward alongside a regional network. The successful candidate will have at least two years in a senior/restorative role, NVQ Level 3/4 in C&YP, and strong safeguarding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a residential children’s home at Senior or Deputy Manager level.
• NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Children and Young People or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience managing or supporting budgets and staff rotas.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Skills

Budget management

Staff rostering

Leadership

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Children and Young People

Job description

Deputy Children's Home Manager

Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: From £35,308 per annum, rising to £37,605, plus £62.64 per sleep-in
Working Hours: 39 hours per week, working a mixture of shifts and administrative days, with occasional sleep-ins
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
Job Category: Care and Support
Service: Children's Residential Care

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Deputy Children's Home Manager or a strong Senior Residential Support Worker who is ready to take the next step in their career.

The home provides a therapeutic, warm and caring environment for three vulnerable young people, supporting them to come to terms with their past experiences and prepare for their futures.

As Deputy Manager, you will be an integral part of a welcoming and knowledgeable leadership team. You will also form part of a wider regional network of children's homes within a growing national organisation.

You will be encouraged to contribute your ideas, bring your own skills to the role and help influence the continued development of the service.

Our client will support you to achieve a Level 5 qualification, develop into a future leader and take on additional responsibilities that will give you the confidence and experience to manage the home when required.

The organisation wants every member of its team to feel supported to become the best version of themselves. When staff thrive, so do the children in their care.

You will have access to specialist clinical advisers who will work alongside you to achieve positive outcomes for the young people and deliver high-quality, child-centred support.

Our client has also developed its own therapeutic model of care. As a member of the regional leadership team, you will play an active role in shaping and developing this approach.

Benefits

• Clear career progression opportunities, including the potential to become a Registered Manager.
• Salary progression based on qualifications and experience.
• Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• Supportive management, with regular supervision and appraisals.
• Regular team meetings where your ideas and contributions will be valued.
• Fully funded QCF qualifications and ongoing professional development.
• Paid training and a comprehensive induction programme.
• Access to employee discount schemes and a Blue Light Card.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support, advice and guidance.
• Staff referral scheme with a £500 referral bonus to be shared between you and the person referred.
• Access to an internal staff communications platform.
• 28 days' annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Free Enhanced DBS check.
• Additional payment of £62.64 for each sleep-in completed.

Essential Requirements

• At least two years' experience working within a residential children's home at Senior or Deputy Manager level.
• NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Children and Young People or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience managing or supporting budgets and staff rotas.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• The flexibility to work a combination of long shifts, administrative days and occasional sleep-ins.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including veterans and military families.

If you are an existing Deputy Manager or an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking for your next career opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.