Job Description

Role:

Children's Home Deputy Manager

Location:

Leicester / Leicestershire.

Pay:

Salary: 33,024pa (16.00ph) rising to 35,000 (16.96ph) once successfully completing probation period.

Are you an looking for a who wants to make a real difference to the lives of young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties?

Would you like to develop your career within Children's Residential Homes & Supported Accommodation?

We are looking for an ambitious and driven Deputy Manager who wants to work for our organisation that is prepared to do things positively and ethically, to support the young people, giving them 100% of your passion and efforts!

:

- Working with young people

- To work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of young people.

- To respond to and meet the identified needs of young people/young adults as outlined in individual care plans.

- To ensure that work with young people/young adults is in keeping with legislative, procedural, and good practice requirements.

- To ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.

- To undertake all tasks in the daily life of young people, as required of the good parent.

- To participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing young people's/young adults/care/health and education plans where appropriate and to contribute in planning meetings and reviews as require.

- To be involved in monitoring admissions to the home and to assume responsibility for the smooth running of the home in the manager's absence.

- To take on the role of key worker to individual young people/young adults as required by the Registered Manager.

- To safeguard and promote the welfare and rights of young people.

- To work with young people to involve them in the day-to-day running of the home and their own individual care plans.

- To participate in planning and implementing discharge and after care plans for young people.

- To understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding young people in line with Children Home Regulation 2015.

- To promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

- To provide personal care where appropriate to young people whilst promoting their individual rights to respect, dignity and independence.

- To be familiar and adhere to the policies and procedures of the home.

- To work as part of a team and to communicate effectively with colleagues.

- To undertake administrative tasks and all forms of record keeping as required by the Registered Manager.

- To attend and participate in induction, supervision, appraisal, staff meetings and training programmes as required.

- To be involved in handling certain financial matters within the home e.g. administering petty cash and issuing young people with pocket money. Also, to ensure that young people are supported with their financial management. To ensure that the company's accounts regulations are adhered to in respect of these matters.

- To effectively supervise Support Workers, providing regular supervision.

- To work a rota devised by the Registered Manager. To undertake any household tasks as required.

- To contribute to the development of positive links with the community and other agencies.

- To contribute to the service development within the company.

- To undertake any other such duties assigned by the Director / Registered Manager or authorised representative.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities but indicates some of the main areas attached to the post of Deputy Manager.

Ethical and passionate company that focuses on children and young people

BENEFITS WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Earn between

33,024pa rising to 35,000 - We use structured pay grades based on training, experience and qualifications.

Overtime

- overtime available.

Sickness Pay Benefits

- 2 weeks full pay, followed by 2 weeks half pay.

Bonuses

1) 800 Sickness related bonus per annum!

2) One off payment: 1st year = 200, 2nd year = 400, 3rd year = 600, 4th year = 800, 5th year = 1000. Aker five years' service,

each year will be 1000.

Birthday Paid Off

- You will get your Birthday off!

Awards

- Employee of the Month Award, Annual Company Events, etc.

DBS

- Funded for you if not already having one on the update service.

Health and Wellbeing

- Employee Assistance Programme. Free and available to all staff 24/7/365.

Rota

- Your normal working hours of work are predominantly 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Flexible working may be required in line with business needs working late shifts, weekends, sleeps and bank holidays.

Career Development

- Opportunities to progress to further management as the organisation grows.

Other Things

- Good working environments, NEST Pension Scheme, Free DBS & Update Service.

Essential Job Requirements

Must be 21 years + Diploma or NVQ Level 3 / 4 / 5 in Children and Young People's Workforce is

essential

. A Full Manual UK Driver's License is

essential

. Some experience working with Young People within a residential environment or transferable skills. Must be a British Citizen, or have been resided in the UK for the last 5 years consecutive and have the rights to work is

essential

. Must have a clear DBS, and be able to obtain references from previous employers is

essential

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At Achieving Together Ltd we are committed to promoting the welfare of children by providing a safe and secure environment for our young people to live in. All employees are subject to Safer Recruitment checks and guidelines. Any applicant that wishes to work with Achieving Together Ltd will undergo a full employment referencing check and enhanced DBS disclosure. Achieving Together Ltd are a equal opportunity organisation, this role is open to all genders.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: 33,024.00-35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Loyalty bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/05/2025
Reference ID: ATLSADM
Expected start date: 23/06/2025