Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Children's Home Deputy Manager , in South London, who is passionate about making a difference and providing a high level of care to be part of opening a brand-new service, the home is expanding, and you will play a vital role in the home's future.

You will be based in a prestigious Children's Residential Home, with excellent facilities working with children and young people with Social, Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties. You will play a pivotal part in bringing the best out of each young person within your care whilst enhancing their social, practical, and emotional skills in preparation for their adult years.

As the Children's Home Deputy Manager, you will assist the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the Children's Home, including providing support, guidance, and supervision to the staff team. To be successful in your application, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and legislative frameworks, as well as OFSTED benchmarking and inspection requirements.

Responsibilities of the Deputy Manager include:

To ensure young people receive excellent emotional and physical care levels within a home that offers a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment with a supportive staff team.

To assist the Registered Manager to lead and manage both employees and resources to ensure high service standards are achieved within the home, exceeding regulatory standards and promoting high standards of care in line with our regulatory bodies.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge around Children's homes regulations and implementation throughout the processes of the home.

Requirements of the Deputy Manager include:

-Assisting to effectively lead a team of staff to enable the highest quality of care.

-To plan, manage and lead shifts ensuring children are kept safe and engaged throughout the day.

-Strong experience of working in a children's home in a supervisory role.

-Reflective staff supervision, managerial and communication skills

-Excellent Ofsted regulatory knowledge

-Ensure support and guidance within all Ofsted inspections.

- Must have Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

-Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 37,000-42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension
WORKING HOURS FOR A DEPUTY MANAGER:

40 hours per week Working on a rota shift basis
Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person,

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 37,202.00-42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Flexitime Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Sutton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Working in a Children's residential home: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Preferred) (required) Level 3 in children's and young people workforce (required)
Work Location: In person