Are you passionate about changing young lives for the better? Do you want to be part of something meaningful, where your voice matters, and your impact is real?
We are a small, passionate and non-corporate care provider, based in beautiful Devon, who strive to create a safe, homely and welcoming environment for young people to thrive and in our small way, make a positive difference to their lives, now and in future.
What is the role
"We are a second family, not just for the children, but for each other as well"
You will be working as part of the management team in our 2 bed Ofsted registered children's home, where each day is varied and full of purpose. We work together to make the homes feel as homely and "normal" as possible. Cooking, cleaning, food shopping and normal routines are part of what we do, but we also have plenty of time for days out, laughter and holidays As a deputy manager, the role will be a hybrid between on shift doing direct work with the children, and admin hours to support the registered manager of the home. Your responsibilities will be to support the children day to day, support with team members supervisions, on call duties, supporting with management oversight of the home, as well as helping to maintain and update quality assurance documents.
What can we do for you
"This is not just another care job; this is a career"
We are passionate about developing our own team members and future managers, and we feel that development pathways and the amazing and ongoing career opportunities in this industry are often overlooked. We are committed to developing our team members in whatever direction they choose to take; whether you want to progress through to a registered manager position, or you want to specialise in a particular area of interest, we want to be the wind in your sails
You will be provided with full initial training and an extensive and fully supported induction program upon joining us. If you haven't already, you will be supported to complete a fully funded level 5 qualification within residential childcare management to support your progression. The sky really is your limit with your professional development, and we are here to support and guide you along the way.
We are strong believers in good work life balance, and we provide enhanced Annual Leave entitlement of 280 hours to support this. We are also invested in our team members' wellbeing, so we provide access to free external health and wellbeing services 24/7 and access to a wellness app that includes a range of resources from fitness to mental wellbeing support
About you
Due to the nature of this role, there are some mandatory requirements, and some other things that would just be really nice extras
Requirements
· A level 4 in residential childcare
· A good understanding of legislation and regulations
· The ability to run the home in the absence of the registered manager
· Experience and a very strong understanding of working with children and young people in residential childcare
· A very thorough understanding of trauma informed practice
· A very good understanding of safeguarding
· Experience of working with external agencies and local authorities
* Experience in a supervisory role within the sector, leading shifts and providing guidance for fellow team-members
* A passion for supporting better futures, progression and positive outcomes for children and young people
* A high level of resilience and empathy
* Flexibility to meet the needs of the home; this role is 24/7/365 However, we promote a good work life balance, so the role typically comprises of two 24hour shifts and one 9-5 admin shift each week. Shifts are inclusive of a sleep-in element. We can give you an example rota for the role on request, so feel free to get in touch and ask
* Good literacy and administration skills are essential, as the role includes filling in daily records for the children, updating plans and risk assessments for the children as needed and completing other administration tasks to support the registered manager in the running of the home
* A Full UK Driving Licence is a mandatory requirement, to ensure we can get our children to where they need to be each day. Company cars are provided to utilise when on shift. These are automatic, so a Full automatic licence is not a problem
* It is vital that we safeguard children and young people therefore the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and the recruitment process adheres to the safer recruitment legislation
Desirable
· A level 5 in residential childcare management
· A comprehensive and thorough understanding of legislation and regulations surrounding residential childcare
· Previous experience in a deputy role and running a home in the absence of the registered manager
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we would love to hear from you We are ready and waiting to answer any questions you may have and tell you more about us
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.50-£16.30 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.50-£16.30 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 10/09/2025