Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care

Location: Dewsbury, Yorkshire

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £16.50 per hour, plus excellent overtime rates

Bright Futures, Inspired By You

We believe there is nothing more rewarding than helping young people believe in themselves, celebrate their uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.

We are one of the UK's most innovative providers of young people's residential care and education. We are looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team and help ensure exceptional care and a warm, nurturing environment for the young people in our children's home.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to support the effective day-to-day running of the home and ensure young people receive consistently high-quality care.

Your key responsibilities will include:

* Working alongside the Home Manager in all aspects of running the home, including compliance, safeguarding, quality assurance and financial planning.
* Leading and inspiring the team through effective supervision, appraisals, professional development and training.
* Managing the home effectively in the absence of the Registered Manager.
* Ensuring the home provides a safe, welcoming and homely environment.
* Maintaining high standards of care and promoting positive outcomes for young people.
* Managing health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
* Ensuring the team's training remains up to date and compliant with requirements.
* Liaising with professionals and contributing to effective care planning.
* Acting as a positive role model for both staff and the young people in our care.

About You

We are looking for a compassionate and confident leader who is committed to supporting looked-after children and young people to achieve their potential.

Essential Requirements

* Full UK manual driving licence.
* Level 3 qualification in the Children's and Young People's Workforce.
* At least 1 year's experience as a Senior Residential Care Worker within a children's home setting.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* The ability to build trusting and positive relationships with staff and young people.
* The ability to act as a strong and positive role model for looked-after children.
* Genuine care and compassion for working with children and young people.
* Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and bank holidays.

Why Work With Us?

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, training and professional development opportunities, including:

* Access to Tastecard, Blue Light Card and MyGym discounts.
* Real Living Wage employer.
* Competitive pay rates.
* Christmas bonus.
* Generous Refer a Friend Scheme.
* Financial wellbeing service.
* Life Assurance.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* High-quality CPD opportunities.
* Comprehensive induction programme, including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing and a local induction period.
* Face-to-face therapeutic training and support through our SHINE programme.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential support.
* Dedicated wellbeing support to help you feel good about the work you do.
* Supportive management and senior leadership teams.

Make a Difference

If you are an experienced Senior Residential Care Worker ready to take the next step in your career, and you have the leadership skills, compassion and commitment to make a genuine difference to young people's lives, we want to hear from you.

Join us and help create bright futures, inspired by you.

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