Deputy Manager
Enhanced Young People's Services are expanding, we are continuing to grow and transform in line with our ambitious plans. We have a fantastic opportunity within one of our children's homes for a Deputy Manager.
Working within our growing organisation you will have a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our long-term strategy. You will have the opportunity to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you are free to achieve your potential.
About You
As a Deputy Manager you will be expected to fully support the Manager in ensuring the home operates as efficiently as possible whilst maintaining the highest quality of support and assessment.
You will need to demonstrate a good awareness of child development, family dynamics, safeguarding, and the impact on the child from parental mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence and learning disabilities. You will also be expected to have knowledge of missing and trafficked children, contextual safeguarding, criminal and sexual exploitation and county lines. We expect all services to deliver support through a trauma focused lens.
You will assist the manager in leading the team in delivering positive outcomes for children, starting every day with a fresh outlook and the passion to make a difference.
It is essential you have knowledge of current legislation including Children's Homes Regulations the Quality Standards that are aligned to these regulations.
To be successful in the role of Deputy Manager you will need to have a minimum Level 3 Diploma in any of the following:
· Health and Social Care Diploma
· Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
· Diploma in Youth Work Practice
· Diploma for Residential Childcare
Or similar qualification for working with vulnerable people.
Whilst the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership or and Management or similar diploma at level 5 is desired we welcome applications from candidates looking to take the 'next steps' in their career and be committed to completing such qualification within 2 years.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting the Manager in effective leadership of the centre's staff and operations, so that the home is organised, managed, and staffed in a manner that delivers the best possible outcomes for children.
Leading the home in the managers absence
To ensure that the safety and welfare of children living at the home is paramount
Enhanced Benefits Package:
* 28 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) increasing to by 1 day after 2 years' service and an additional day for every year's service (up to 5 days)
* Enrolment in company pension
* Free parking on site
* Substantial training package
* Free access to counselling services
* £200 refer a friend payment
* Bonus of £250 for every Ofsted Inspection which considers the service 'Outstanding'
Responsible to: Registered Manager
Responsible for: All staff working at the home
Salary: £35,000.00 with the potential to increase following the completion of a successful probation
If you would like an informal discussion to gain further information on the role, please contact, who will arrange for this to take place.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Do you have a qualification of a Level 3 (or above) Diploma or equivalent in either of the below subjects
* Health and Social Care Diploma
* Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
* Diploma in Youth Work Practice
* Diploma for Residential Childcare
Experience:
* deputy manager: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/09/2025
Reference ID: DEPUTYHF