Children Residential Home Deputy Manager

Children’s Residential Home Deputy Manager – 3 Bed EBD
Salary: £31,072 - £32,900 p.a.
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time – up to 40 hours per week
Annual Sleep-In Allowance: £2,980 - £4,960 (based on 6–10 sleeps per month across 10.5 months)
Location: Grantham 

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £32,900 p.a. (£37,860 including maximum sleep-in allowance)
  • Ofsted Inspection Bonus
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness incentive
  • Company pension scheme
  • Additional overtime enhancements
  • Company Health Cash Plan (after successful probation period)
  • Birthday gift voucher
  • Progressive pay scale
  • 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
  • Enhanced DBS check paid for by the company
  • Dedicated learning and development programmes, including fully funded Level 4 and 5 qualifications
  • Free meals whilst on shift
  • Regular supervision sessions
  • Generous home and activity budgets, enabling staff to participate in activities and special events with young people
  • Bespoke smart IT systems to reduce manual report writing

Your role will involve:

• Providing a nurturing environment where the physical and emotional needs of children and young people are met, acting as a positive role model
  • Supporting the Registered Manager in achieving the aims and objectives outlined in the Statement of Purpose
  • Helping to develop systems that ensure young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive
  • Supporting and managing staff to meet the individual needs of children and young people
  • Ensuring each young person is allocated a key worker
  • Ensuring staff understand each child’s placement plan and their responsibilities in delivering it
  • Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to contribute information and achieve the best outcomes for young people
  • Ensuring resources are appropriately allocated and financial records are accurately maintained
  • Working on a rota basis, including weekends, sleep-ins, and on-call duties, in line with the needs of the home
  • Carrying out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Registered Manager
  • Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager
  • Working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people
  • Playing a key role in implementing positive change within the home
  • Continuously improving services, systems, and standards alongside the Registered Manager and Senior Leadership Team

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Diploma / NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)
  • Working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children, Young People and Families
  • Knowledge of the Children’s Act and relevant legislation
  • Strong supervision and team management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Understanding of the needs of children with BESD/EBD, including managing challenging behaviour
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to motivate and support staff teams
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young people in a residential setting
  • A full clean manual driving licence held for at least 1 year
  • Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Grantham, Lincolnshire prior to starting work (required)

If you’re ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career and make a lasting difference, To apply for this role please contact Alfie from Purosearch on 01904570050 or send your CV for Immediate attention to a.forth@purosearch.com.