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Deputy Manager Children's Residential
Job Posted: 21 hours ago
Salary: £ 39,000 - 39,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Great Wyrley, Staffordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential - Great Wyrley, Staffordshire.
We are recruiting an experienced Deputy Manager for a Children’s Residential Service with an outstanding provider in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire (postal area WS6). This full-time, permanent position offers an immediate start with a competitive salary of up to £39,000, including generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts.Key Details:
* Location: Great Wyrley, Staffordshire
* Home: A residential facility supporting children and young people with early life trauma, neglect, or abuse, who may display challenging behaviours.
* Bonuses: Includes competitive pay for sleep-in shifts and enhanced overtime rates.
* Career Growth: Significant opportunities for progression, including development towards a Registered Children’s Home Manager role with a supportive, rapidly expanding provider.
Essential Requirements:
* Qualification: Must possess a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent, with a willingness to complete a Level 5 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care.
* Professional Experience: Proven experience in children’s residential care, with a strong understanding of current legislation (e.g., Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, including quality standards).
* Leadership: Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead teams, provide supervisions, manage risks, and act as a positive role model.
* Care Standards: Commitment to delivering outstanding care, maintaining professionalism, and acting with empathy and calm, using positive support strategies (e.g., PRICE de-escalation techniques).
* Passion: Deep dedication to improving the lives of children and young people, with a desire to develop into a Registered Children’s Home Manager.
* Additional: Must hold a full manual driving licence, be fully flexible to work unsociable shift patterns, and participate in ongoing professional development.
Support & Benefits:
* Work alongside a committed management team, supported by a progressive and passionate provider.
* Access professional development through a bespoke training package (including PRICE training), funded qualifications, and personalized appraisals.
* Competitive salary with additional benefits, including:
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days with 5 years of service.
* Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third.
* Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts.
* Access to an employee wellbeing programme with 24/7 support.
* Pension auto-enrolment scheme.
* Paid DBS checks and reimbursement for annual update service.
* Refer-a-Friend scheme with bonuses for successful referrals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the team to deliver high-quality care to young people, acting as an advocate using a positive parenting model.
* Ensure all risks are safely managed in line with company policies and procedures.
* Communicate daily plans effectively with the team and provide support to the Manager in completing day-to-day tasks.
* Review care plans and associated documentation to maintain high standards.
* Undertake in-depth quality and bespoke training, including PRICE de-escalation techniques.
* Attend and chair staff meetings, contributing to the development and improvement of the service model.
* Provide support and positive role modelling to the staff team, including completing supervisions.
* Run the home in the absence of the Manager and complete on-call duties as required.
* Represent the Manager in meetings, maintaining a professional manner.
This role is ideal for a passionate, qualified Deputy Manager eager to make a difference with an outstanding provider, with rewarding benefits and clear career advancement opportunities towards a Registered Manager role. The outstanding provider is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.
If you meet the essential requirements and are ready to make a difference, please either apply or contact us. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be interested, let us know—successful referrals are eligible for a bonusBefore You Apply
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