Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader or Deputy Manager to provide management support at one of our children's homes in Wirral. This will be on a temporary basis, but may lead to a permanent opportunity in that home or another Juno home (as we plan to open a new home in early 2026).

Responsibilities

Work alongside the team on shifts and

supervising

the staff team alongside the Registered Manager. Be responsible for the effective

day-to-day running of the home

in the absence of the Registered Manager, working flexibly to meet changing demands and be willing to

take on new tasks and responsibilities

. Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children living in the home, taking practical steps to ensure their safety. This includes

identifying, recording and reporting any risk of harm

or child protection concerns in accordance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Take the lead in

developing care plans

and risk assessments

, then work with each child to follow their care plan to reflect their changing needs and be proactive in working to achieve the aims of their care plan.

Experience

,

Skills, & Qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma

in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent) with

two years of experience

of working with children in a residential care setting Experience in

supervising other staff

and experience of effective co-working with other professionals Understanding of

how to keep children safe

and protect them from abuse, neglect, exploitation or other types of harm
Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Freelance
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From 3,000.00 per month

Experience:

children's residential: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Diploma Children's Residential Care (or equivalent) (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person