Deputy Residential Manager - Children's Care Home

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

Job summary

Join a leading provider of special education and care in the UK as a Deputy Manager. You'll support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. With a focus on personal development, you will lead a dedicated team, driving high standards and positive outcomes. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous holiday, training, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Attendance allowance

Welcome Bonus

Loyalty Bonus

Training on Care Academy

7 weeks' holiday

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance programs

Medical cover

Meals provided at work

Referral scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations and supporting the team.
• Ensure a secure, safe, and motivating home environment.

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 high and low moments. As a Deputy Manager, you will help ensure that the home environment is secure, safe, and motivating for both staff and young people. Challenges will arise, but so will small victories that make a big difference.

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

Get out what you put in

By assisting in managing daily operations, supporting the team, and maintaining high standards, you enable our young people to reclaim their childhood and develop into 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 a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Salary: Base salary of GBP41,341 - GBP47,919

• Bonuses: Attendance allowance up to GBP1,400/year, GBP1,000 Welcome Bonus after probation, GBP1,000 Loyalty Bonus after 12 months

• Training: 4-week induction on our Care Academy

• Holiday: 7 weeks' holiday

• Progression: Opportunities for promotion within the organization

• Flexible benefits: Adjust holiday, pension, and insurance options

• Wellbeing: Employee assistance programs and wellbeing tools

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

• Meals provided at work

• Facilities: Modern, well-equipped working environments

• Referral scheme: GBP1,000 bonus per successful referral

Bring your whole-self to work

We celebrate diversity at Witherslack Group. Our workforce reflects the backgrounds and needs of the young people we support. We offer exciting career opportunities in a supportive environment. 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us) and online screening. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all communities.

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