Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
Headway · Bridgwater, England ·
Job Description Headway Adolescent ResourcesDeputy Manager - Children's Residential HomeLocation: BridgwaterContract: Full Time, PermanentHours: 38 hours per week, including shift work and sleep-in dutiesSalary: Up to £38,955.18 per annum, inclusive of sleep-in paymentsResponsible for: Team Leaders and Residential Support WorkersMake a Difference in a Child's LifeAre you ready for a new challenge?
We are looking for an experienced, caring and confident Deputy Manager to join our children's home in Bridgwater. Our three-bed home is rated Good by Ofsted and is led by an experienced Registered Manager who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career, lead a committed staff team and help ensure that children receive high-quality, child-centred care every day. Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing children and young people with safe, nurturing homes where they feel listened to and receive the consistent support they need to build confidence and achieve positive outcomes.
About the RoleAs Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the home. You will provide visible leadership, support and develop the staff team and maintain strong safeguarding practice.
You will also help create a stable and homely environment in which children can thrive. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the safe, effective and efficient day-to-day running of the homeDeputise for the Registered Manager when required and provide confident leadership to the staff teamSafeguard children at all times, respond promptly to concerns and ensure relevant policies, procedures and reporting requirements are followedCreate a nurturing and consistent environment that reflects each child's needs, wishes, feelings and individual plansLead, supervise, motivate and develop Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers, promoting accountability, reflective practice and high standards of careSupport the implementation and ongoing review of care plans, risk assessments and placement objectivesDevelop positive working relationships with children, families, social workers, education providers and other professionalsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of the home's Statement of Purpose, organisational policies, relevant legislation, the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality StandardsPromote equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice throughout the homeSupport safe staffing arrangements, participate in the on-call rota and provide operational cover when requiredHelp manage the home's budget, petty cash and resources responsiblyContribute to staff training, team meetings, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement within the homeCoordinate annual leave with the Registered Manager to maintain effective management coverAbout YouHave at least two years' experience working directly with children, including supporting children who may display behaviours that challengeHold a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce, or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants currently working towards an appropriate Level 3 qualification may also be consideredBe committed to starting a relevant Level 5 leadership and management qualification within six months of appointment, subject to successful completion of probation, if not already qualifiedHave current knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation, the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality StandardsHave experience of working collaboratively with families, local authorities and other professional agenciesHave leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to motivate, support, develop and hold staff accountableHave clear written and verbal communication skills, including strong report-writing skillsHave good organisational, administrative, numeracy and IT skillsHave a calm, empathetic approach and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for childrenHold a full UK manual driving licenceBe flexible to work shifts, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays and participate in the on-call rotaBe willing to complete all required safer recruitment checksWhat We OfferOn-call payments of £10 for weekday duties and £50 for Saturday and Sunday on-call dutiesOfsted bonus of £200 for a Good inspection outcome and £500 for an Outstanding inspection outcomeEnhanced overtime ratesHoliday allowanceCompany pension scheme with a 3% employer contributionCompany mobile phoneTraining, ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progressionRegular supervision and support from an experienced management teamReady to Take the Next Step?
If you are an experienced residential childcare professional who is ready to lead by example and help children feel safe, supported and able to thrive, we would be pleased to hear from you. Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Headway Adolescent Resources is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.