Join Our Team as a Residential Deputy Manager!
Role: Residential Deputy Manager - Children's Home
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Base salary of £31,105.28, with potential earnings up to £34,362.56 including sleep-in shifts.
Location: Carlisle
Specific Hours: 42 hours per week with a rotating shift pattern
About Us
At North Lakes Children's Services, we are passionate about providing therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. Our mission is to enhance the resilience, self-esteem, and abilities of the young people we serve. We are currently looking for an experienced Residential Deputy Manager to lead our dedicated team at our 4-bedroom home in Carlisle.
Your Role
Are you an inspiring leader with an approachable style? If you have the qualifications and experience as a Children's Home Deputy Manager, we want to hear from you!
Main Responsibilities
* Ensure the Statement of Purpose reflects the needs of the young people and outlines staff qualifications and expertise.
* Facilitate effective communication within the team to support operational duties.
* Manage and develop quality direct services for young people, ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures.
* Identify and meet staff training and development needs, assisting in training as required.
* Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.
* Regularly inspect the home’s condition and ensure all equipment is in good working order.
* Oversee financial budgets and ensure compliance with our expectations and procedures.
* Promote and implement our Equality and Diversity policies.
* Set, monitor, and evaluate quality standards for individual and team performance.
* Establish effective communication systems to convey company policies and objectives.
* Ensure professional practice is maintained to the highest standards.
* Provide vision and leadership to the team, managing workload allocation and performance.
What We’re Looking For
All Applicants Must Have:
* An understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care.
* A relevant qualification: Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
* Excellent communication and listening skills.
* A willingness to learn and grow.
* The ability to work well as part of a small team.
* A willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us).
* Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work is advantageous.
* A full, clean UK driving licence and the ability to cover at other Residential Homes as needed.
Why Join Us?
Benefits:
* A sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night, with potential extra earnings of up to £3,257.28.
* Flexible shift rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times.
* 6 weeks of annual leave entitlement.
* Company pension plan.
* Access to our Employee Discount Scheme with various well-known retailers.
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Overtime and additional holiday pay on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Comprehensive annual training on topics like Child Development, Attachment Theory, and Therapeutic Parenting.
At North Lakes, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We prioritize the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.