Children’s Residential Deputy Manager

Job Description

Join this fantastic and established organisation in Billinge (WN5) as a Childrens Home Deputy Manager and earn up to £38500.

The home is a gorgeous 4x Bedded LD home that has a number of fantastic features – there is plenty of space for children and staff alike to socialise and have fun. If you are looking for a company to work for that puts the children and staff before profit, don’t hesitate to click apply to hear more.

The organisation has been running for over 10 years and has grown to having a 8 children’s homes and a supported accommodation set up.

This brilliant home currently supports 3x young people with LD, autism & challenging behaviours. Their primary goal is to ensure that each child receives the individualised therapeutic support and welcoming home environment that they need in order to thrive.

Benefits:

⭐ Basic Salary of £34299 + £70 per sleep (5 sleeps per month) = £38499

⭐Family orientated approach

⭐Excellent training plan for all staff

⭐Currently in their growth trajectory so fantastic opportunities for development & progression

⭐ Employee wellbeing programme

⭐Pension Scheme

⭐Monthly Supervisions

Key details about the client:

• Specialised home working with LD and autism
• 4x bedded service
• 3YP currently in service
• 160 hours per month contract
• 32 hours per month admin time
• Established organisation with 8 children’s homes up and running
• OFSTED rated "Good" ✅
• 2 days on 4 days off shift pattern
• 10 shifts per month
• 5 sleeps per month

As a Childrens Home Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for:

✅ Overseeing the day-to-day management of the home in the absence of the Registered Manager

✅ Providing leadership and guidance to assist the development of staff through supervisions as required by the Quality Standards

✅ Working closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home maintains excellent standards, always striving to adhere to OFSTED requirements

✅ Ensuring training requirements for all staff are in line with their personal development plans

✅ Assisting the Registered Manager to monitor expenditure and operate financial systems correctly

✅ Organising and accompanying the young people on social activities and appointments

✅ Building strong relationships with young people to help them feel safe and cared for

The ideal Childrens Home Deputy Manager must have:

⭐ A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a Residential setting and a passion for children’s welfare and development

⭐ The Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People

⭐ A Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

⭐ A passion for working with young people and the ability to complete necessary OFSTED related paperwork

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

If you have the experience and skills required for this role, then we want to hear from you today!

We understand the urgency of this role and are ready to support you through the compliance process.

If you are searching for the ideal role for you and this vacancy is not quite the perfect fit, we here at DegreeSix have a multitude of interesting opportunities available for you locally. Don’t be afraid to inquire further!

INDPERM

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,299.00-£38,499.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• QCF level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DM – Billinge