Residential Deputy Manager

Residential Deputy manager | Wednesbury |Full Time | £28,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience plus bonuses and sleep in pay OTE up to £35,000+ Our client creates nurturing havens for children and young people, fostering a secure and supportive environment. As a Residential Deputy Manager, you will be ambitious, driven, and resilient to make a real difference to the development of staff and the well-being of young people. Are you the right person for the job? Experience as an acting Home Manager or Deputy Manager in a children’s home Two years' recent experience in children’s/young people’s residential care Proficiency in working with young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and a strong grasp of therapeutic strategies Sound knowledge of relevant Looked After Children (LAC) procedures Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent, or actively pursuing this qualification Full manual driver’s licence What will your role look like? Positively support the Home Manager & Registered Manager in providing leadership in the administration, support delivery, staffing and any other functions of the service Being responsible for the running of the home in the manager’s absence To manage the service in accordance with standards agreed by the Registered Provider, legislative requirements, relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practice, and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time with the Registered Provider Ensuring all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date To support the manager with the management of staff, including supervision, appraisals, and team meetings Oversee the duty rota monthly in advance ensuring the correct skills and numbers on duty Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support What can you expect in return? Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and sleep-in rates Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including paid level 5 qualifications Beautifully decorated homes designed to enrich children’s lives Generous budgets for recreational activities, holidays, and special events Direct therapeutic work with children, guided by industry-leading psychologists Bespoke incident reporting systems for efficient work processes Comprehensive induction programs and health and wellbeing support Performance-related bonuses based on feedback and OFSTED ratings Additional perks such as NEST Pension Scheme, Refer a Friend Scheme, and more Our client is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All employees are subject to Safer Recruitment checks and guidelines. Any applicant that wishes to work with our client will undergo a full employment referencing check and enhanced DBS disclosure. No sponsorships available What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR