Deputy Manager- Childrens Home- South West London

As Deputy Manager, you will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Team Leaders, and the team of residential staff.

Key aspect of the role:

• To assist the manager in safeguarding and ensuring every child and young person receives high quality care as measured by Ofsted in the social care common inspection framework.


• To assist the manager in the management of the home, including the staff, external relationships, the budget, the resources and fabric of the building., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
  
  Two years' recent experience of working with children/young people who are at risk in a residential or community based setting.


• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent; and a commitment to complete Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management in residential care within 2 years of starting.


• Ability to develop appropriate one-to-one relationships with young people and employ mentoring skills that empower young people to achieve their goals.


• Numeracy skills to manage budgets efficiently and contribute to the budgetary process.


• An understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of residential services for children and young people.


• Awareness of issues facing young people such as bullying, gangs and exploitation and how these impact on behaviour.


• Ability to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays and undertake sleep-ins.


• Ability and willingness to be part of an on call rota overseeing multiple Homes.
  
  Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.


St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

In return we offer:

• Starting salary of £34,436 per annum.


• Real opportunities to develop your career and become a Registered Manager.


• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.


• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years' service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.


• Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children's right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.


• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.


• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.


• BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.


• Discretionary funded training programs.


• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.


• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.