Childrens Home Deputy Manager

About the Role:Are you passionate about making a positive, lasting impact on the lives of children and young people? Do you have strong team leadership skills and a desire to progress your career in residential childcare? If so, a Deputy Manager position within this children's home could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Who they're Looking For:

• Aged 22 or over (in line with Ofsted regulations).
• Holds an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Has at least 2 years' experience working in residential childcare and supporting young people.
• Possesses a valid manual driving licence.

What You'll Do as Deputy Manager:In this pivotal leadership role, you will use your skills and compassion to make a significant difference in the lives of children in your care. You will build positive, trusting relationships with young people, ensuring their needs are met and their safety is always the priority.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting staff, leading shifts, and managing rotas.
• Leading team meetings and fostering effective communication across the team.
• Ensuring placement plans are followed and educational support is in place.
• Maintaining compliance with policies, procedures, and risk assessments, and ensuring they are regularly updated.
• Promoting the welfare and wellbeing of each child, while guiding and mentoring the wider staff team.

Why Join Us?

• Earn a £100 bonus for achieving a 'Good' Ofsted rating and £200 for 'Outstanding.'
• Receive service awards at 2, 5, and 10 years (£200, £400, and £600 respectively), plus up to £500 for outstanding practice.
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 224 hours, increasing to 248 hours after 4 years.
• Additional 3.5 days leave including your birthday, health and wellbeing, volunteering, and festive celebrations.
• Monthly REACH Awards with cash prizes up to £150.
• Access to MediCash for cashback on medical and wellbeing expenses like dental, optical, and physiotherapy care.
• Group Life Assurance providing financial security, offering three times your annual salary to your designated beneficiary after probation.

Additional Information:All successful candidates will be subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

They are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Their robust internal frameworks, such as REACH and GRACE, support a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture that enriches your daily work life.

Not quite the right role for you? We have a range of positions across SEN and specialist settings - feel free to contact us or pass this opportunity on to someone who may be interested.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).