Residential Deputy Service Manager

• Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX Community based
• 46670 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
• Permanent

As a modern flexible and effective organisation were driven to make a positive difference to the environment the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Thats why when you join us as our Residential Deputy Service Manager youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

This role is a unique chance for someone driven and committed to ensuring that the lookedafter children of Suffolk receive a highquality service. Your commitment will support these children in navigating early life experiences and current challenges providing them with the necessary services and education to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Your role and responsibilities

This is an integral role in the development and enhancement of Suffolk County Councils Childrens Homes and Associated Services.

You will:

• support the Service Manager in leading the Childrens Accommodation and Support Service for the County
• deputise in the Service Managers absence providing continuity of leadership to a motivated and committed team
• contribute to the development and implementation of the Countys policies and strategies of the Corporate Parenting service
• ensure delivery of the service is driven by national organisational and departmental strategy in partnership with other agencies in order to provide the best outcomes to the children in our care
• effectively manage the resources including staff involved in the development of strategies and delivery of services to users ensuring efficient and effective deployment to agreed performance targets
• support the Service Manager in providing visible and inspirational leadership to radically reshape delivery of services as we expand the inhouse residential offer
• support the current development of vision strategy and priorities for Childrens Accommodation and Support Service
• contribution to the development and Implementation of services that minimise Children In Care reduce agency placements and provide alternative strategies
• contribute to the delivery of CYP budget strategies.

You will need

The successful candidate will hold a suitable professional qualification at post graduate level or equivalent experience at seasoned professional level in a relevant area of work.

Specifically:

• Relevant professional qualification in a Children and Young Peoples profession e.g. Social work Residential care Youth work Health Connexions Teaching Early Years or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge and practical use of Children Act 1989 and Children Act 2004 Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and related regulations and guidance
• Extensive Management experience within a childrens home.

You will be:

• Passionate about making a positive difference for the children of Suffolk.
• Demonstrate selfawareness and wants to develop personally and professionally.
• Be committed to working as part of a team and supporting colleagues and teams to be the best that they can for the children we care for.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Our absolute aim is that every child that comes into our care will have a positive experience of being cared for. They will have a sense of belonging feel loved and cared for and feel happy to be in a place they can call their home. When our children leave us they have grown as individuals achieved socially emotionally and educationally and have the skills they need to move on successfully. Our teams are committed to this statement and purpose. This is an exciting opportunity to drive this and support the homes to be what they need to be for the children we care for.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report

For more information

Please contact Wayne Jordan for a casual conversation. You can reach them by callingor emailing

How to apply

Step 1 Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 Upload asupporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof theJPP.

• You should use theSupporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Step 4 Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at 0 or

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Closing date:11.30pm 30 March 2025

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LIHybrid