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Deputy Manager role within a therapeutic residential care service for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs, using a trauma-informed, PACE-based approach.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and supervise staff on shift, including a minimum of 2 sleep-ins per week
Support the day-to-day running of the home and ensure safe staffing and robust cover
Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people at all times
Deputise in the Registered Manager’s absence, including during Ofsted inspections
Provide on-call support and make confident decisions around casework, risk and safeguarding
Support staff development through supervision, coaching and appraisals
Build strong working relationships with families, professionals and partner agencies
Requirements:
Experience in children’s residential care (minimum 3 years)
Leadership or staff supervision experience (minimum 1 year)
Strong understanding of child development and supporting young people with additional needs
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Flexibility to work shifts, sleep-ins and take part in the on-call rota
Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Be eligible to work in the UK without employer sponsorship
What we offer:
Ongoing training and development
Regular supervision and reflective practice
Private use of our company holiday home on the south coast
Health Cash Plan
Sick pay (after probationary period) and company pension
Eligibility for the Blue Light Card
Discount on driving lessons
Long service award and Employee of the Month discretionary reward
Death in Service at x4 your salary
Dedicated administrative support
Recommend-a-friend scheme – earn up to £1,000 for successful referrals
Casual dress, childcare support, employee and store discounts