Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Children's Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST7)

Salary: £38,849.56 - £39,425.02 per annum

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full-time, 2 on / 4 off shift pattern including sleep-ins

Employment Type: Permanent

Sleep-ins: Required as part of the rota

Service: Children's Residential Home

Service Users: Children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) requiring therapeutic residential care

Qualifications Required:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Willingness and ability to complete the Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (desirable)

Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working within residential childcare

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a supervisory or management role within residential children's care

• Experience leading staff performance and development (desirable)

The Home:

Our client is seeking an experienced Deputy Children's Manager to join a therapeutic children's residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior residential professional looking to progress within a well-established provider committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead the home, support and develop the staff team, ensure compliance with safeguarding and Ofsted regulations, and build positive relationships with children, professionals and families. You will also play a key role in delivering therapeutic care, implementing individual care plans, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the home.

Number of beds:
3-bed Children's Home

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a resilient, compassionate and organised leader who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.

You will have:

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child development and trauma-informed practice.

• Excellent leadership, delegation and organisational skills.

• Good understanding of children's residential regulations and legal frameworks.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.

• A full UK Driving Licence.

• Flexibility to work weekends, sleep-ins and a varied shift pattern.

• A commitment to continuous professional development.

Who you will be working for:

Our client is a well-established residential childcare provider with nearly two decades of experience delivering high-quality therapeutic care to children and young people with complex needs.

Company type/size:

Large specialist residential childcare provider.

Number of homes:

17 children's homes.

Other services:

• Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

• Specialist Therapeutic Care

• Supported Accommodation

Why this home & company:

Joining our client means becoming part of a values-led organisation that places children and young people at the centre of everything it does. You will work within a supportive leadership team focused on delivering therapeutic care and achieving the very best outcomes for young people.

Progression:

Excellent opportunities to progress into Registered Manager and senior leadership roles within a growing organisation.

Training / qualifications:

• Ongoing professional development

• Support to complete the Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

• Continuous training to support career progression

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible working patterns

• Paid annual leave

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Wellness programmes

• Supportive management team

• Career progression opportunities

Ethos:

A therapeutic, child-centred approach built around compassion, integrity, respect and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Culture:

Our client promotes an inclusive, collaborative and supportive working environment where employees are valued, encouraged to develop, and empowered to make a meaningful difference every day.

Sponsorship is not available.

Individuals with only CQC experience and / or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.

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 client's dedicated team, apply today.

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For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: [email protected]