Deputy Residential Manager - Children's Care Home

Witherslack Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in children's care as a Deputy Manager, supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will foster a safe and motivating environment, ensuring high standards of care while leading a dedicated team. With opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package, this role promises a fulfilling career in a purpose-led organization.

Benefits

Attendance allowance up to GBP1,400 per year

7 weeks' holiday

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Medical cover for opticians and dentists

Meals provided during shifts

GBP1,000 bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare, including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Support young people through highs and lows in daily life.
• Assist in managing daily operations and maintaining high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Commitment

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

GBP42,741 - GBP49,319 assuming good attendance

Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day-to-day life. This involves supporting them through both their highest highs and lowest lows. As a Deputy Manager, you will ensure that the home environment promotes security, safety, and motivation for both staff and young people. Challenges will arise, but there will also be moments that feel like significant small victories.

Our homes support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our goal is to create the best possible outcomes for our young people through a holistic approach involving psychologists, occupational therapists, and other clinical team members, providing a comprehensive and joined-up SEND service.

Get out what you put in

By assisting in managing daily operations, supporting the team, and maintaining high standards, you help our young people reclaim their childhood and build pathways to become well-rounded adults. We require a minimum of 2 years' experience in residential childcare, including supervisory experience.

What we do for you

We value your dedication and offer the best salary and benefits in the care sector, including:

• Salary: GBP41,341 - GBP47,919

• Bonuses: Attendance allowance up to GBP1,400 per year

• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy

• Holiday: 7 weeks' holiday

• Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within our group

• Flexible benefits: Adjust holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance

• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance

• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and more

• Meals provided during shifts

• Modern working environments with excellent facilities

• Refer-a-friend scheme with GBP1,000 bonus per referral

Bring your whole self to work

At Witherslack Group, we celebrate diversity as it enriches our team and benefits the young people we support. We offer an environment where you can achieve your potential. Our requirements include:

• A passionate, committed leader eager to make a difference

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England)

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (desirable)

• A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months

Join the UK's best special education and care provider

We are dedicated to providing the best future for our young people and supporting our team members. You deserve a fulfilling career in a purpose-led organization that values authenticity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We welcome applications from all community sections.

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Keywords: Children's Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Career in Care, Working with Children, SEMH