Residential Deputy Manager

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local authority in Sheffield seeks a Deputy Children's Home Manager to assist in the establishment and management of new homes. The role requires experience with children with special needs, focusing on a therapeutic approach. The successful candidate will help ensure regulatory compliance and promote a supportive environment for both staff and children. The position offers an excellent benefits package including pension scheme membership.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mental health residential settings and with children who have suffered trauma.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Manager in the daily running of the service.
• Ensure compliance with standards and legislative requirements.
• Promote a therapeutic approach with children and staff.
• Work with agencies to provide cohesive services.

Job description

We are looking for Deputy Children's Home Managers that are keen to be part of setting up and managing new homes and have previous experience of working in specialist solo provision, mental health residential settings, crisis accommodation and with children and young people with sensory, ASD, mental health needs and who have suffered significant trauma., Deputy Residential Managers in Rotherham will:

• Provide assistance and management support to the Registered Manager in the day to day running of service provision
• Provide assistance to Registered Manager to ensure homes comply with all standards and legislative requirements
• Provide opportunities for children and young people to influence the decisions that affect them and the service they receive
• Promote a therapeutic approach with both children and young people and staff
• Foster a commitment to continuous growth and development for their staff team
• Work systemically with a range of agencies to ensure a joined-up service centred on the child
• Monitor and develop standards in line with Children's Home Regulations and work towards ensuring all homes being Good or Outstanding

This is an excellent time to work within Rotherham. We are passionate about the place and the people who live, work and visit here. We are delivering major regeneration and housing, as well as creating new jobs and opportunities for our residents. Rotherham is a real 'central UK' location with excellent road and rail links and is ideally placed near the scenic countryside of the Peak District, whilst also being conveniently located next to the vibrant city of Sheffield.

Our vision for Rotherham is that we come together as a community, where we seek to draw on our proud history to build a future we can all share. We respect decency, dignity and seek to build a town where opportunity is extended to everyone, where people can grow, flourish and prosper, and where no one is left behind.

We offer an excellent pay and benefits package which includes membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as a range of health and wellbeing and other benefits.