Deputy Manager Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (Kirkcaldy)

Job Description

Are you looking to enhance your career in Residential Child Care? Pebbles Care has an opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our existing, dedicated team. The deputy manager will support the registered manager and existing team and ensure our young people receive the best quality care. It is an exciting time to join our Pebbles family as we experience a period of growth, with further expansion planned throughout 2026. As a new team member, you could contribute to and be part of this while also benefiting from the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and thriving organisation.

Job Responsibility

Support the Registered Manager by organising and leading a team of Residential Child Care Workers
Lead the team as their role model, planning shifts, and working as part of the rota
Work with your team to promote the principles of therapeutic parenting as a way of caring for children and young people
Offer continual support, share knowledge, and supervise team members to ensure they can fulfil their daily duties
Promote learning and development opportunities and ensure the team is motivated to strive for improvement and best practices continually
Perform an essential and valuable role supporting the Registered Manager in training, health and safety, safer recruitment, HR, and administrative duties
Build long lasting relationships with your team, develop positive relationships with families and communities, and liaise with multi-agency partners to ensure the continual welfare and development of our children and young people

Requirements

Minimum of eighteen months experience working with Children and Young People
A proven track record in team building and supervision
Qualified to SCQF Level 7 (Scotland) and the HNC or Level 3 in Residential Child Care (England)
Highly responsible and accountable for safeguarding our children and young people
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise
A consistent and professional manner
An active and supportive listener
A resilient nature when faced with complex challenges
A good working knowledge of compliance with Health & Safety practices
A good working knowledge of safer recruitment practices
Proficient IT skills, experienced in Microsoft packages
A full UK driving licence

Nice to have

Ideally studying towards the SCQF Level 9 (Scotland) or the Level 4 Children and Young People's Practitioners Qualification (England)
Knowledge and previous experience in promoting Therapeutic Parenting in the context of children and young people
Previous experience in a similar role, leading and supervising employees

What we offer

Training and Development
Medicash (cash back health care plan for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling)
5.6 weeks annual leave per annum, pro rata
Auto-enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
Access to our Enjoy Benefits portal, which offers salary sacrifice purchase options
In-depth induction and training, including a detailed introduction to therapeutic parenting
Training in +Proactive our new therapeutic alternative to traditional restraint training
Annual young people’s award ceremony
If relevant and essential for your role, we will cover the cost of updating your disclosure certificate and professional membership fees

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