Deputy Manager Children's Services

Deputy Manager - Childrens Residential

Location:Bath and/or Bristol

Salary:35000 - 40000 per annum

Every child deserves more than care. They deserve a foundation of love stability and opportunity.

Were looking for an experienced resilient and child-centred Deputy Manager to support our Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of one of our childrens homes. Youll deputise fully in the Registered Managers absence help lead and develop the staff team and act as the homes Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - playing a key role in helping the home achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.

This is a great next step for a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader ready to move into management or an existing Deputy Manager looking for a supportive therapeutic environment with genuine career progression.

What youll be doing

• Supporting the Registered Manager in ensuring the home operates in line with the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsteds SCCIF
• Deputising for the Registered Manager including liaising with Ofsted inspectors when required
• Acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified reported and managed appropriately
• Providing day-to-day leadership and supervision to the staff team including recruitment induction and performance management support
• Championing the voice wishes and feelings of the children and young people in our care
• Supporting care planning education health and wellbeing outcomes and each childs transition to independence
• Building strong working relationships with placing authorities social workers virtual schools and other professionals
• Contributing to budget monitoring and resource management for the home

What were looking for

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) with a willingness to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Strong working knowledge of the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsteds SCCIF
• Sound understanding of safeguarding legislation including Working Together to Safeguard Children
• Experience supervising leading or supporting the development of a staff team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure
• A genuine commitment to trauma-informed child-centred practice
• Ability to work flexibly including participation in an on-call rota
• A full valid UK driving licence
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS check including a check against the Childrens Barred List (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)

Why join us

• Competitive salary
• Structured support and funding towards your Level 5 Diploma
• Ongoing specialist and safeguarding training
• A supportive values-led senior leadership team
• Clear progression pathway towards Registered Manager
• Company pension scheme and generous annual leave

Ready to lead a home where children truly come firstApply today with your CV and a short covering letter telling us why this role is right for you.

This role is being managed by our retained HR Consultants HRCentral Limited. No agents please.

Required Experience:

Manager