Registered Manager- Children’s Home

Deaf Academy; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deaf Academy is looking for a Registered Manager to oversee a children’s home for Deaf young people in Exmouth. This role includes leading a dedicated team to provide care for residents with complex needs. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, knowledge of care standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement and staff development. A relocation package is available for the successful candidate.

Benefits

30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Life assurance scheme of x3 actual salary

Sponsorship for BSL qualifications

Professional development opportunities

Recruitment referral bonus of £500

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

24/7 Employee assistance program

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children’s Home Manager.
• Knowledge of Children’s Home Quality Standards and Regulations.
• Committed to learning British Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide care for Deaf children.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Implement quality assurance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Presentation Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Education

Level 5 qualification (or willingness to achieve)

Job description

Establishment: The Deaf Academy Location: Exmouth, Devon Salary: 41,212 - 43,264 Department: Safeguarding & Care Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date:01/07/2025 16:00 Interview Date: W/C 16/06/2025 Start Date: ASAP - depending on notice period

Additional Information

Establishment: The Deaf Academy Location: Exmouth, Devon Salary: 41,212 - 43,264 Department: Safeguarding & Care Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:01/07/2025 16:00 Interview Date: W/C 16/06/2025 Start Date: ASAP - depending on notice period

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.140 Pay Grade: TDA 60-64

The Role

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: £41,212 to £43,264 (based on qualifications and experience)

Are you an experienced Children’s Home Manager, eager to apply your knowledge and skills in a unique setting? The Deaf Academy has an exciting opportunity as Registered Manager for our beautiful four bedroom home in Exmouth which specialises in supporting Deaf young people. We are looking for a resilient, caring and committed Manager to support a staff team to work with Deaf young males who have experienced developmental trauma, attachment difficulties and displayed sexual behaviours.You will be a proven leader of a team of Residential Support Workers and Team Leaders in providing warm and nurturing care for Deaf children with additional and complex needs. Join our campus comprising of School, College, Residential Care, Adult Residential Care and a Children’s Home.

As a middle leader, you’ll be part of a network of professionals to work alongside and draw support from, ranging across corporate, education, welfare and therapy teams. You’ll also be part of a supportive and fun Care Leadership Team across our other areas of provision. As a charity, you’ll note that we have a distinctive ethos

You will have a keen eye for detail as well as excellent skills in quality assurance and improvement. A very good understanding of the Children’s Home Quality Standards and Regulations is essential to the role, as well as exceptional reporting and presentation skills. We are looking for a passionate individual who can take the home to the next level in providing outstanding care and developing an outstanding team.

In return, we’ll provide a competitive salary, a professional and fun environment, and the opportunity to complete BSL qualifications and Level 5 qualification, if needed. Working at the Deaf Academy you can be certain that you are part of a team that does its utmost to inspire and enable our young people to thrive. Preparing young people for a happy, healthy and fulfilling future is what it’s all about for us.

A relocation package is available for the successful candidate should they need to move to this area for this role.To enquire about this please contact [e-mail]

About the Home

The children and young people we support are Deaf but also come with additional complex needs. Although you may not have worked with Deaf young people before you will be committed to learning British Sign Language and have extensive knowledge of the needs of children in care.

The role will be challenging and fast paced but very rewarding and with a positive, solution focused approach as well as creativity and a willingness to be hands on you will transform the lives of the children and young people within the home.

Our offer to you

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Life assurance scheme of x3 actual salary
• Sponsorship to achieve British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications
• A personal development plan, with sponsorship through professional qualifications
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme of £500 in total
• Free on-site parking (Academy site)
• Cycle to work scheme
• The opportunity to join a committed team of professionals working together to secure high achievement for all our young people
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a 24/7 Employee assistance program
• Opportunity to work in caring and supportive home, part of a larger Charity and located within a very close proximity to the beach.

Deadline for applications : Tuesday 1st July 2025 16:00

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS check is required.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The Academy is aDisability Committed Employerin promoting diversity and inclusion for all its students and staff. The Academy is also signed up to theArmed Forces Covenantin supporting ex-service personnel in recognising their skills and experience.

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The Deaf Academy
1 Douglas Avenue
Exmouth
Devon
EX8 2AU