Children's Home Deputy Manager

Shaw Trust, Bedford

Children's Home Deputy Manager

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Shaw Trust, Bedford

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 23 Oct | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2bc64d88449c44f09342b90a5ef01379

Full Job Description

As a Deputy Children's Home Manager, you will play a crucial role in the home, working alongside the Home Manager to oversee the daily operations of the home and deputising in their absence. You will oversee the staff team and maintain regulatory compliance. This role combines leadership, administration, and hands on support to create a holistic approach to childcare.,

  • Supervision and Leadership : Assist the Home Manager in leading and managing the staff team, including recruitment, training, and supervision.
  • Operational Oversight : Support the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
  • Care Planning : Develop and implement individual care plans for each child, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
  • Nurturing Support : Build positive relationships with children, providing emotional and practical support and create an environment where our children feel safe and loved.
  • Quality Assurance : Monitor and maintain the quality of care provided, conducting regular assessments and implementing improvements where necessary.
  • Training and Development : Assist in the training and ongoing development of staff, promoting best practices in childcare and support.
  • Record Keeping : Maintain records detailing the journey of our children, in a way that is thoughtful and meaningful.
  • Making Memories : Provide our children with the opportunities and experiences to make happy memories.
  • Crisis Management : Respond to emergencies and incidents in a calm manner, ensuring appropriate action is taken and documentation completed.

    Previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role in a similar setting is essential for this role to best support our children and young people.
  • We are looking for individuals with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to engage with children and work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals. You will have the confidence to handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour and believe that every day is a new day. You will be able to lead a team to achieve positive outcomes, providing them with guidance and mentorship to develop in their roles.

    You will typically work Monday to Friday, however there will be occasions you will be required to work evenings and weekends too. You will also be required to participate in the Manager on call rota. What We Offer
  • A comprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire.
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Wellbeing Support Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24 / 7 and an Internal Wellbeing Team who are on hand to provide professional and practical help and support.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package including opportunity to earn up to £1,400 attendance bonus in addition to the base salary.
  • Annual leave package with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation including further training and promotional opportunities.
  • Family friendly, flexible working patterns to ensure a good work life balance.
  • Medicash claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment for yourself and family members.
  • Refer a Friend scheme Earn a £500 bonus each time you refer the right candidate to us.
  • Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts You can also sign up for the Blue Light card offering additional online and in store savings.
  • Cycle to Work scheme which offers a cost-effective way of getting new cycling equipment.
  • Subsidised days out with our children and young people, creating lasting memories!