Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: £41,036.49 - £41,651.39 per year
Working Pattern: 2:4 shift pattern with sleep-ins
Location: Adbaston, Stafford, ST20
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Children's Manager to support the leadership of a residential childcare home and help provide high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional with strong leadership skills, a commitment to best practice and a genuine desire to help young people thrive.
Your Responsibilities
As Deputy Children's Manager, you will:
* Lead care practices within the home and deputise for the Registered Manager when required.
* Oversee staff supervision, development and performance.
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
* Work directly with children and young people to promote positive relationships and outcomes.
* Plan shifts, allocate resources and support smooth day-to-day operations.
* Support the development and implementation of individual care and therapeutic plans.
* Work collaboratively with external professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.
* Promote an inclusive, nurturing and stable home environment.
* Provide effective leadership and support to the residential care team.
Essential Requirements
We are looking for someone who has:
* At least 1 year's experience in a supervisory or management role within residential care.
* At least 2 years' experience working in residential childcare.
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
* Willingness and ability to complete a Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification.
* Excellent understanding of child development, trauma-informed practice and safeguarding.
* Proven team leadership, organisation and delegation skills.
* Strong knowledge of regulations and legal frameworks relating to residential care.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
* A full UK driving licence.
* Resilience, adaptability and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
* Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development.
Desirable Requirements
* Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management.
* Experience managing staff performance and leading team development.
Working Pattern
This is a full-time position working a 2:4 shift pattern with sleep-ins.
Make a Difference
If you are an experienced residential childcare professional with strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for helping children and young people thrive, this is an opportunity to take the next step in your career while making a meaningful difference every day.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£41036.00 - £41561.00 per year