Deputy Manager - Residential Child Care

Pebbles Care; Perth; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care organization is looking for a Deputy Manager in Perth, Scotland. This role involves leading a team to ensure vulnerable children receive exceptional care. A background of at least 18 months working with children is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £38,150 per annum, with benefits including annual leave and health care plans. Join us to support the growth and well-being of young people.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Cashback health care plan

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of eighteen months experience working with Children and Young People.
• Qualified to SCQF Level 7 or equivalent in Residential Child Care.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager and lead a team of Residential Child Care Workers.
• Promote therapeutic parenting principles.
• Build positive relationships with families and communities.

Skills

Experience with Children and Young People

Team Building and Supervision

Organizational Skills

Verbal and Written Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Education

SCQF Level 7 or HNC/Level 3 in Residential Child Care

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to enhance your career in Residential Child Care? Pebbles Care has an opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our existing, dedicated team. The deputy manager will support the registered manager and existing team and ensure our young people receive the best quality care.

It is an exciting time to join our Pebbles family as we experience a period of growth, with further expansion planned throughout 2025. As a new team member, you could contribute to and be part of this while also benefiting from the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and thriving organisation.

Responsibilities

This role is ideally suited to someone with two years of experience in children's residential care who is ready to enhance their leadership skills within a progressive and collaborative environment.

• Support the Registered Manager by organising and leading a team of Residential Child Care Workers, planning shifts, and working as part of the rota.
• Work with your team to promote the principles of therapeutic parenting as a way of caring for children and young people.
• Offer continual support, share knowledge, and supervise team members to ensure they can fulfil their daily duties.
• Promote learning and development opportunities and ensure the team is motivated to strive for improvement and best practices continually.
• Perform essential duties supporting the Registered Manager in training, health and safety, safer recruitment, HR, and administrative duties.
• Build long-lasting relationships with your team, develop positive relationships with families and communities, and liaise with multi-agency partners to ensure the continual welfare and development of our children and young people.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eighteen months experience working with Children and Young People.
• A proven track record in team building and supervision.
• Qualified to SCQF Level 7 (Scotland) or the HNC or Level 3 in Residential Child Care (England).
• Highly responsible and accountable for safeguarding our children and young people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise.
• A consistent and professional manner.
• An active and supportive listener.
• A resilient nature when faced with complex challenges.
• A good working knowledge of compliance with Health & Safety practices.
• A good working knowledge of safer recruitment practices.
• Proficient IT skills, experienced in Microsoft packages.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualities

• Ideally studying towards the SCQF Level 9 (Scotland) or the Level 4 Children and Young People's Practitioners Qualification (England).
• Knowledge and previous experience in promoting Therapeutic Parenting in the context of children and young people.
• Previous experience in a similar role, leading and supervising employees.

Benefits

A salary of £38,150.00 per annum.

Your full-time role operates on a rota pattern of one day on (24 hours including sleepover) and two days off (48 hours). Your average working hours, including your sleepovers, are 56.4 hours per week.

You will receive 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum, pro rata.

Auto-enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows).

A cash back health care plan via Medicash, allows you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and much more.

Access to our Enjoy Benefits portal, which offers salary sacrifice purchase options.

Additional benefits and rewards

• Attend an in-depth induction and receive training, including a detailed introduction to therapeutic parenting.
• Training in +Proactive, our new therapeutic alternative to traditional restraint training.
• We hold an annual young people’s award ceremony.
• If relevant and essential for your role, we will cover the cost of updating your disclosure certificate and professional membership fees.

About Pebbles Care

Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people. Pebbles has 50 beautiful homes and two established schools across North England and Scotland for children and young people. We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people between the ages of 8 and 18. We have innovative plans for growth in 2025 and beyond. We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you and 22 years’ experience supporting young people to unlock brighter futures. Pebbles has excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and wellbeing.

How to Apply

Please complete our online application form. If you would like to discuss the role further with our team, please email [e-mail] and a member of our team will contact you.

Note that due to the fast-paced nature of our recruitment process, shortlisting will be ongoing, and we may choose to end the recruitment campaign if a suitable candidate is identified before the end date.