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Children's Home Deputy Manager (Dual Homes) Location: Barnsley Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Salary: Up to £42,248.55 per year (including sleep ins and on call payments) Hours: 39 per week Reports To: Registered Manager, Responsible Individuals & Operational Directors Benefits 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays On call payments up to £35 39 hours per week, including sleep ins as per rota Occasional office days for administrative tasks Petrol allowance when using your own car (business insurance required) Pension scheme in line with organisational and government guidance About the Role Dove Adolescent Services empowers young people to build resilience and thrive through strong, positive relationships and effective preparation for adulthood. We're looking for a Deputy Manager to help oversee two 2 bed homes in Barnsley. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you'll support the day to day operations, ensuring high quality care and that each young person's rights, wellbeing, and individual needs are met. You'll guide and support the staff team, maintaining strong safeguarding practice and meeting all regulatory standards. Your leadership will directly contribute to positive outcomes for young people and uphold Dove's values and commitment to excellent care. Role Overview As Dual Deputy Manager, you'll support the Registered Manager across both homes by: Ensuring high quality care that meets legislative, safeguarding, Ofsted SCCIF, and organisational standards Promoting each young person's rights, wellbeing, and individual needs Leading, guiding, and supporting staff to maintain excellent practice Overseeing records, documentation, monitoring systems, and quality assurance Supporting daily operations, decision making, and service improvements Maintaining Health & Safety compliance and ensuring staff training is up to date Assisting with rotas, inductions, supervision, appraisals, and staff development Supporting safer recruitment and HR processes (grievances, complaints, disciplinaries) Contributing to budget monitoring, financial controls, and resource management Ensuring both homes are safe, well maintained, and fully compliant Building strong relationships with external agencies, commissioners, and partners Assisting with placements and admissions when required Participating in the on call rota and covering sleep ins as needed Required Attributes Commitment to high quality care and education Team leadership or management experience Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge Level 3 Children & Young People qualification (minimum) Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willingness to complete) Understanding of vulnerable young people's needs Safe working practice and strong professional boundaries Excellent relationship building skills Emotional resilience and ability to maintain confidentiality Commitment to equality and anti discriminatory practice Full UK driving licence and access to transport Flexible, reliable, and able to support service development Dove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. , Location: Barnsley, ENG - S71 1HR

Job Title: Residential Deputy Manager - Children's Home Location: Doncaster Salary: £39,890 per annum + 8.5% all-inclusive allowance Hours: 148 hours over a 4-week rota Shift Patterns: Early shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm Late shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm Sleep-in shift: 2:00pm - 11:00pm Manager cover shift (in absence): 8:00am - 4:00pm Includes working 2 weekends and 2 weekends off per rota Role Overview As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the children's home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 . In the absence of the Registered Manager, you will assume full responsibility for the home, leading the team and safeguarding the wellbeing of the children. Key Responsibilities Assist in managing the home's budget and resources efficiently. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, professionals, and the community. Oversee the assessment and admission process for all children. Implement and monitor safeguarding practices. Organise staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage. Lead the development of individualised care plans promoting independence and wellbeing. Monitor care quality through audits and improvement strategies. Supervise, mentor, and appraise staff to maintain high standards of care. Ensure compliance with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations. Act as building manager, ensuring compliance with Fire, Environmental, and Health & Safety regulations. Recruit and induct new staff, supporting their development. Commit to ongoing professional development for yourself and your team. Undertake all required training, including physical intervention techniques. Participate in sleep-in duties as part of the rota. Essential Skills & Experience Recent experience in a supervisory or management role within a residential setting for children with emotional and behavioural challenges. Strong understanding of Ofsted Regulations and Quality Standards. Ability to work flexibly and respond to crisis situations. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Qualifications (Desirable) Level 3 QCF in Children & Young People or equivalent. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare. Benefits & Perks Competitive salary with additional allowance Generous sleep-in and weekend shift enhancements Comprehensive induction and ongoing training Opportunities for career progression and leadership development Access to employee wellbeing and support services Pension scheme Paid annual leave Supportive team environment with regular supervision and mentoring Commitment to professional development and qualifications If you want to make a difference to young people's life please apply!