Job Description

About Serenity Welfare

Serenity Welfare is proud to be recognised with the Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive, valued and positive working environment for our staff. We provide innovative and humanistic services for children and young people who have experienced trauma, exclusion, or disruption in their lives. Our services include Secure Transport, Wellbeing, 24 Hour Care Services, Residential Children's Home, 24 Hour Hospital Watch. More information is available on our website: www.serenitywelfare.org We are committed to nurturing potential, building trust, and supporting lasting positive change.

About the Home (Dual Registration)

This role supports two linked residential services:

A 4-bedded residential children's home for young people aged 11-18 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). A solo placement service offering bespoke 1:1 intensive support for a young person aged 11-18 who requires a highly individualised care setting.
Both services support young people who may display emotional dysregulation, attachment difficulties, self- harming, or behaviours linked to past trauma. Our goal is to create a safe, nurturing and structured environment where young people can stabilise, grow and move positively toward independence, foster care, or returning home. We have a great team and are looking for a caring, committed and enthusiastic individual who will share the same passion for children and young people as we do.

The Role and Responsibilities

As Deputy Manager, you will work alongside and support the Registered Manager in all aspects of service leadership, particularly ensuring the residential support workers are inspired and actively taking responsibility for the delivery of high quality care with a passion for nurturing children and young people with the emphasis being on promoting their physical, emotional and intellectual wellbeing, in addition to helping them with their social development. You will also be required to provide advice and advocate for our children and young people. We as an organisation are child focused and friendly in all aspects of service delivery, keeping the children at the heart of all our decision making. You will:

Work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home operates in compliance with Ofsted regulations and other statutory requirements. Lead and supervise a team of residential care staff, promoting professional development and high-quality care. Be a positive role model for children and staff, demonstrating empathy, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding. Develop and implement care plans tailored to the individual needs of children, working collaboratively with social workers, schools, and other professionals. Manage the day-to-day operations of the home in the Registered Manager's absence. Be part of the on-call leadership rota. Complete any reasonable and lawful instruction related to work and given by an authorised person.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a confident and motivated professional ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

Person Specification

Qualifications

QCF Level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent - Essential*
QCF Level 5 in Residential childcare or equivalent - Preferred*

Experience and Skills

Minimum 3 years' experience working with young people in a residential or similar setting. Experience leading or supervising staff - Desirable Strong communication, organisational, and ICT skills. Ability to build positive and trusting relationships. Full UK Driving Licence - Essential Enhanced DBS Check - Essential

Personal qualities

Child-focused and emotionally resilient Compassionate, calm, and reflective A positive and supportive team leader

Company benefits

Recognised as a Times Top 100 Best Employer Competitive salary based on experience Structures training and development pathway Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Programme Regular clinical consultation and reflective practice support Leadership coaching and mentoring Genuine progression opportunities within a growing organisation Supportive and values-led culture: "Treat people how you would like to be treated."

Employment details

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Shift Pattern: Morning shift/ Afternoon shift / night shift, based on the needs of the home On-Call: Participation in the senior on-call rota Applicants will need to be flexible to work as per the needs of the home

Serenity Welfare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Join us and be a part of something truly meaningful!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Do you have a full UK's driving licence?
Work Location: In person