Deputy Manager

Salary: 32934..44 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Full-time 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Service: Childrens Residential Homes / 16 Supported Accommodation
Service Users: Young people with adverse childhood experiences Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and young people progressing towards independence
Qualifications Required: Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care Children & Young People or equivalent (or working towards)
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years experience within a residential childrens home or supported living service

The Home:

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to support two childrens residential homes in Poole. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong senior-level professional ready to step into a leadership role within a therapeutic organisation focused on positive outcomes for young people.

The homes support young people who may have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences providing stable nurturing environments where they can feel safe build confidence and develop independence skills.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who:

Has a minimum of 2 years experience in residential childcare or supported accommodation
Holds (or is working towards) a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care / Children & Young People
Has experience supporting young people with EBD or complex emotional needs
Has leadership experience including staff supervision mentoring coaching and development
Understands safeguarding compliance health & safety and regulatory standards
Has strong knowledge of The Children Act 1989 & 2004 and Supported Accommodation Quality Standards
Is organised proactive flexible and child-centred
Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle

Who you will be working for:

Our client is a well-established provider of childrens residential care and supported accommodation delivering therapeutic support for young people who have experienced trauma and adversity.

Company type/size: Large established care provider
Other services: 16 Supported Accommodation

Why this home & company:

This is a strong opportunity to join an established therapeutic provider with structured leadership support professional supervision and a clear focus on positive outcomes for young people.

You will be part of a service that values relationship-based care therapeutic practice and creating stable environments where young people can thrive.

Progression:

A strong opportunity for an experienced senior practitioner or existing deputy looking to further develop leadership experience within an established organisation.

Training / qualifications:

Ongoing professional training
Monthly clinical supervision
Professional supervision
Continuous professional development
Appraisals and development planning

Benefits:

33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Company pension
Employee discount scheme
Access to wellbeing programmes
Monthly clinical supervision
Professional supervision
Ongoing training & development
Enhanced DBS process

Ethos:

Our client is committed to delivering safe nurturing therapeutic environments where young people are listened to respected and empowered to achieve independence.

Culture:

A collaborative child-focused culture with strong emphasis on safeguarding therapeutic care compliance staff development and partnership working with families education providers health professionals and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as Home Manager in the absence of the Home Manager under Area Manager guidance
Lead supervise mentor and support the staff team
Maintain high standards of care and accommodation
Promote safeguarding and policy compliance
Support rotas timesheets budgets and operational oversight
Manage inductions and absence reviews
Maintain accurate care records placement plans risk assessments and reports
Support inspections audits and compliance standards
Oversee domestic standards and home presentation
Participate in the on-call rota
Support young peoples emotional wellbeing development and independence
Work collaboratively with external professionals and families

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our clients dedicated team apply today.

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