Deputy Manager- Residential Children's Home

Semi-Independent House Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Mgmt

Opportunities for progression

Full training and continued support

Regular supervision with line manager

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Semi-Independent House Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager for our Residential Children's home to support young people aged 8–16 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

The role focuses on creating a warm environment, providing reassurance, and delivering excellent service while guiding a dedicated staff team. You will oversee administrative tasks, budgeting preparation for adulthood, and close collaboration with Social Workers and health professionals, ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Sleep-ins as required, on-calls as per rota, overtime as required.
• 24 months of experience within a care-related role.
• 12 months of experience at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, welcoming environment for looked-after children to thrive and achieve their best outcomes.
• Offer support and reassurance to young people aged 8–16 with EBD.
• Ensure an excellent service is delivered at all times.
• Promote development through life skills and independence.
• Maintain a safe, secure environment and act as a positive role model.
• Support with budgeting and financial management in preparation for adulthood.
• Oversee house administration, daily paperwork, petty cash and recording to a high standard.
• Collaborate with external professionals (Social Workers, Teachers and Health care professionals).
• Provide clear direction and motivation to the team, even during challenging times.

Skills

Flexibility

Team supervision

Behavioural/emotional difficulties

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our team in a Residential Children's home.

You will support the young people aged between 8-16 years of age with emotional behaviour difficulties (EBD) to maximise their opportunities and strengths and to address their needs by:

• Providing a warm and welcoming environment for young people to thrive and achieve their best outcomes.
• Providing support and reassurance.
• Ensuring an excellent service is delivered at all times.
• Encouraging development using life skills.
• Providing a safe and secure environment.
• Being a positive role model.
• Supporting with financial management and budgeting in preparation for adulthood.
• Ensuring house administration, daily paper work, petty cash books and recording are to the required standard.
• Work closely with external professionals, including Social Workers, Techers and Health care professionals.
• Giving your team clear direction and motivation through challenging times.

What you need to succeed

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Flexiblity
• Full clean UK driving Licence
• Level 3/4 Diploma is Residential Childcare or Equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Sleep-ins as required
• On-calls as per the rota pattern
• Overtime as required
• The ability to supervise and develop a dedicated team of staff
• Previous experience and knowledge of working with Behavioural and Emotional difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• 24 months of experience within a care related role
• 12 months of experience at a senior level

What we offer

• 224 hours (28 days) holiday entitlement
• Enrolment onto the company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to be enrolled onto the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
• Opportunites for progression
• Full training and continued support
• Regular supervision with your line manager
• Supportive team-oriented environment
• Employee Assistance Programme for advice and support

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and have the necessary skills to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply for the position of Deputy Manager. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our children