Deputy Manager - Children's Residential

Deputy Children’s Home Manager

Salary: £16.08 per hour

Full time 37.5 hours per week

Monday – Sunday with 1 x sleep in per week.

4 weekly rota

We are looking for an active, creative, passionate Children’s Home Deputy Manager to join our happy team Ashdown Care.  Ashdown Care is a family run business with over 2 decades of experience in the care industry.  Our ethos ensures that our young people live a happy, fulfilled life in a family focused environment, where staff treat them with unconditional positive regard at all times.  This post is in a 3-bed children’s home which is currently a solo placement for a young person with complex needs.  Our new deputy manager must be prepared to work flexible hours and have the energy and commitment to work with behaviours that are often challenging. You will be warm and approachable and be able to build trusting relationships with children, families and professionals.  Above all else, you must have a passion for improving the lives of young people and a drive to get the best out of your team.

Essential Job Requirements

Minimum Level 3 / 4 diploma for Children’s Residential care.Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends and sleep-ins.Ability to participate in ‘On-Call-Manger’ Rota and take calls out of hours.Be prepared to apply for enhanced DBS disclosure and if applicable, overseas criminal records checks.Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

Support the Registered Manager in delivering the Leadership and Management StandardLead and supervise staff to ensure high-quality, child-centred careEnsure compliance with safeguarding procedures and the Protection of Children StandardSupport care planning in line with the Care Planning StandardMonitor and review risk assessments, placement plans and behaviour support plansDeputise in the absence of the Registered ManagerContribute to Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 monitoring processesPromote a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practiceEnsure staff are effectively supervised, supported and developedYou will play a key role in maintaining high standards and preparing the home for Ofsted inspections.Has at least 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential settingHas experience supervising or mentoring staffDemonstrates strong knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour managementUnderstands Ofsted expectations and regulatory complianceIs confident, resilient and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children

Benefits

paid mandatory and ongoing career development training.genuine progression opportunities.flexibility around family commitments.refer-a-friend bonus!loyalty bonuses.free on site parkingall drinks/hot drinks included, evening meals includedmanagers nights outopportunity to spin the WOW wheeladditional payments on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.