Deputy Manager / Leading Children's Care Home

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care home is seeking a Deputy Manager to enhance its team's capacity. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure high-quality care standards. Candidates should have relevant diplomas in childcare and leadership, along with supervisory experience in a similar setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a children’s home.
• Experience as a Deputy Manager is desirable.
• Good knowledge of Ofsted regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the care home.
• Lead, motivate, and manage staff and resources.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Childcare Knowledge

Regulatory Standards Knowledge

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Diploma Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care Children and Young People

Job description

Daytime Healthcare are assisting a leading children's care home to find a Deputy Manager to join the team in Northampton.

You will be joining a team offering a comprehensive residential service for children and young people with learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviour.

As a Deputy Manager you will report to the Registered Manager and support with all aspects of the day-to-day operations, including managing budgets to ensure the business remains viable by meeting and exceeding key performance indicators for people, quality and performance. You will lead, motivate and manage staff and home resources to ensure high standards of service are achieved within the home, exceeding regulatory standards.

What you will need to succeed:

-Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare

- Diploma Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care Children and Young People, or equivalent, or commitment to work towards.

- At least 2 years supervisory experience within a children’s home

- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager is desirable.

- Good knowledge of Ofsted

Hours :40 hours per week – arranged according to the needs of the service and may include weekends and nights.

Sleep In’s paid at £70.50

Apply today!