Deputy Manager: Children’s Home

Responsible To: Registered Manager
Starting salary of £43,678 per annum.
£1,000 Bonus for an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
Travel allowance of up to £30 per week.
(Salary does include 2 sleep-ins per week at £60 for each sleep-in and a yearly on-call payment of £1,500)
Permanent, Full time Position – minimum of 37.5 hours per week, including 2 sleep-ins.

Perks, Rewards and Benefits

• Private Optical, Dental and Audiological cover
• Private Medical care
• Loyalty scheme which rewards you with extra annual leave following 2 years of service, up to 5 extra days.
• Long service awards for 5-, 10- and 15-years’ service
• Regular team building days, parties, meals and more!
• Complimentary health and wellbeing support with our employee’s assistance programme
• Full Training Package

Start a rewarding career in management! Due to company expansion, we have some great opportunities for aspiring managers.

Are you Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge or a Senior Shift Leader with aspirations to progress? We have some fantastic career opportunities for you in one of our Outstanding Children’s homes based in East Kent.

Channels and Choices Therapeutic Community aims to be a Centre of Excellence in Child Care and Education. We are an award winning, dynamic company specialising in children’s residential care, Fostering and Education based in South East Kent. OFSTED judge our services as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

What does the job involve?

As the Deputy Manager of our Residential Children’s Home, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Registered Manager in efficiently co-managing the home. This is a physically and mentally demanding role that will challenge and reward you.

You will oversee the development of staff and young people in placement, formulate and update placement plans, risk assessments, and positive handling plans. Your leadership will contribute to the delivery of high-quality service provision and promoting the Company’s therapeutic ethos.

What we are looking for:

• Due to company policies, you must be 21 years of age or over.
• Experience of working as a senior member of staff within a children’s residential care setting
• Proven ability to lead staff teams.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations
• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Service or equivalent
• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager role or Senior Shift Leader in a Residential Children’s Care Setting (Desirable)
• Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trained.
• Understanding and knowledge of Therapeutic Approach to Childcare (Desirable)
• NVQ or Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Children’s Services or equivalent (Desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding legislations
• Resilient, enthusiastic, and motivated person
• Ability to drive and holds a current driving licence.

We have a strong commitment to staff development and there will be considerable opportunities for internal and external training and for sharing good practice within the community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• In the registered managers absence to have day to day managerial oversight of the home completing all managerial responsibilities such as but not limited to, ensuring compliance with the Statement of Purpose.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant legislation for Childrens Homes and provide guidance to staff accordingly.
• Provide effective leadership to direct and support the staff team in delivering person-centred childcare aimed at achieving the best outcomes for each young person.
• Implement and adhere to the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Care Standards and SCCIF Guidelines.
• Promptly address recommendations or requirements for service improvement following any OFSTED inspection.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to Channels and Choices Safeguarding Policy and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures.
• Notify Local Authority Social Workers of all significant events, incidents, changes, and Physical Interventions with 24 hours.
• Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals to provide comprehensive care and support.
• Ensure that children receive sensitive and high-quality care in line with their needs and the expectations of the care planning objectives as set out by the local authority.
• Undertake all necessary administrative tasks in accordance with Channels and Choices Policies and Procedures to ensure the effective running of the home
• Ensure compliance with Fire Regulations, Health and Safety Regulations and address action points from Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 reports promptly.
• Support the Manager in staff performance and development by conducting regular supervisions and participating in the annual appraisal process.
• Participate effectively in the on-call duty system.
• Complete required training within specified timeframes and maintain an up-to-date training record.
• Undertake any other duties deemed appropriate from time to time to ensure the smooth operation of the home.

We are looking for candidates who have proven skills and experience in a Residential Care Setting or equivalent setting and are passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people. We promote the well-being of our young people through a wide and varied programme of activities, sports, and hobbies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career and the chance to make a real difference to children who need it the most, apply to work for Channels & Choices today. After a successful initial application, we’ll invite you in for an informal interview.

What are you waiting for? Apply online today.

Channels and Choices are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people in our care. Staff are all required to adhere to the organisation’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. This post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of a right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to Safer Recruitment, CV’s cannot be considered without a completed application form.

Channels & Choices are committed to ensuring that we are always recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local community. We actively celebrate our staff’s different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome to apply for a job with Channels & Choices and our staff are supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

Channels and Choices reserve the right to carry out background social media checks on all new applicants.

Please note that we do not provide Sponsorship.