Job Description

Looking for a current Deputy Manager (children's residential), or an experienced Senior RSW (children's residential) ready to step up to a Deputy Manager.

Please only apply if you have:

- Level 3/4/5 in Residential Childcare (not in Health and Social Care)

- Relevant experience (minimum 3 years) working in a children's residential home (Not supported living or adults)

About Us

Gemstones Care is a 3 bed Children's Home (EBD) in Birmingham specialising in providing trauma-informed care to children with emotional or behavioural difficulties.

We are professional and supportive in our approach and value staff welfare and quality of care for children in our care.

Salary (based on hourly rates):

39,000 to 42,100 (including sleeps)

Working pattern:

Dynamic/Mixed - 2 days of 9-5pm + 2 shorter shifts (including sleep-in) per week. Structure can be discussed at interview stage.

The Role

We're looking for a passionate and driven Deputy Manager, for whom a great opportunity towards becoming a Home Manager will be available. The home is of very high quality and specification. As well as the attractive salary and benefits package, it will present great opportunities for career progress.

Key Experience and Qualifications required:

At least 3 years of experience working with children and young people in the last 5 years with at least 1 year in a supervision and management role of staff working in a care role. Excellent organisational, interpersonal and multitasking skills Effective supervision and leadership skills A full UK Driving Licence Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare Working or willing to work towards Level 5 in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare

Desirable:

Level 5 in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare

Key Responsibilities include:

Support the Registered Manager the daily running of the children's home. Ensure care is provided to the highest standards at all times Manage the care staff to help them deliver the best care Develop positive relationships with staff and children Assess the training and development needs of the staff Lead the home through all Ofsted inspections Implement best practice within the home

Company description

Gemstones Care is an independent children's care provider run by a friendly team. Our care home has been fully re-constructed and renovated throughout and will offer a comfortable and welcoming homely and working environment for the successful candidate. Our key objective is to make sincere and positive changes to young people and children's lives who come from challenging backgrounds, and we seek the very best individuals to be part of this influential journey.

We value and are committed towards equality and diversity within our company and aim to ensure our staff reflect the diversity of the children and young people within our care. To support our commitment towards this, we welcome applications from all ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding of children and young people in our care is of the highest importance. Our recruitment and vetting process aims to create a safe environment for all children, young people, and staff. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to clear enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 39,000.00-42,100.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events On-site parking
Experience:

Children's Residential Home: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (required) UK Manual Driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 04/08/2025