Deputy Manager Children's Home

At a Glance

- Tasks: Lead a dedicated team in providing therapeutic care for young people aged 6-18.

- Company: Join [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]'s Services, a trusted provider of residential care and education.

- Benefits: Competitive salary, sleep-in allowances, generous annual leave, and career progression opportunities.

- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your leadership skills.

- Qualifications: Must hold relevant childcare qualifications and have excellent communication skills.

- Other info: Dynamic work environment with comprehensive training and support for personal development.

The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.

Role: Residential Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Contract: Full Time, permanent

Salary: Base salary of £31,105.28 with the potential to earn up to £34,362.56 with sleep in shifts.

Location: Carlisle

Specific Hours: 42 hours per week - shift pattern on rotation

We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Deputy Manager to join our services based in Carlisle. [Employer hidden]'s Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. We currently have a Management opportunity at our 4-bedroom home in Carlisle. Can you inspire your team? Have you an approachable leadership style? If you are a qualified and experienced Children's Home Deputy Manager, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties

• Responsible for ensuring that the Statement of Purpose is in place, reflecting the appropriate needs of young people and outlining qualifications, experience and expertise of the staff employed within the home.
• Ensure a full flow of information into and out of the team and develop effective communication strategies and systems which assist staff in the operation of their duties.
• Manage and develop a range of quality direct services to young people.
• Ensure that the policies and procedures of [Employer hidden]'s Services are implemented.
• Identify staff training and development needs and ensure those needs are met.
• Assist in training staff as required.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Regulations according to [Employer hidden]'s Services policies, procedures and practices.
• Regularly inspect the condition of the building to ensure all necessary equipment is in good working order and of a reasonable standard of repair.
• Ensure effective finance budgets, control, administration and records comply with [Employer hidden]'s Services expectations and procedures.
• Promote and implement the company's Equality and Diversity policies and ensure staff understand and implement the company's Child Protection Procedures.
• Set, monitor and evaluate standards at individual, team performance and service quality.
• Establish and manage team communications systems ensuring that company procedures, policies, strategies and objectives are effectively communicated to all team members.
• Ensure professional practice in the team is carried out to the highest standards and developed in line with the company stated objectives of continual improvement in quality of its service to the young people in our care and external professionals.
• Provide vision and leadership to staff within a specialist team, ensuring effective systems are in place for workload allocation and management, application of the company's policies and procedures, including those relating to equality, supervision and appraisal and all aspects of their performance, personal development, health and welfare.

All Applicants must have:

• An understanding of the issues that face young people in care.
• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Be willing to learn.
• Be able to work well as part of a small team.
• Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves.
• Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous.
• Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed.

Benefits:

• A sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night - potential extra earning of up to £3257.28.
• Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm.
• 6 weeks annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension.
• Access to our Employee Discount Scheme, including discounts at various well-known retail companies.
• Access to wellbeing supports via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Overtime and additional holiday pay at Christmas day and New Year's Day.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive annual training including: Child Development, Attachment Theory, PACE Model, Therapeutic Parenting, The Whole Brain Child Model.

North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Deputy Manager Children's Home in Brampton employer: [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden]'s Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment in Carlisle, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and comprehensive training programmes, we prioritise employee growth and well-being, ensuring that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality care. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values equality, diversity, and professional development while making a difference in the community.