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 through sleep-in shifts.
Location: Carlisle
Specific Hours: 42 hours per week - rotating shift pattern
About Us
At North Lakes Children's Services, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. As a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, we focus on enhancing resilience, self-esteem, and abilities. We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Deputy Manager to lead our dedicated team at our 4-bedroom home in Carlisle.
Your Impact
Are you an inspiring leader with an approachable style? If you are a qualified and experienced 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 according to our policies.
* Regularly inspect the home’s condition, ensuring 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, ensuring staff understand Child Protection Procedures.
* Set, monitor, and evaluate quality standards for individual and team performance.
* Establish and manage team communication systems to effectively convey company policies and objectives.
* Provide vision and leadership, ensuring effective workload management and adherence to company policies.
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.
* Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with flexible start times (8am, 12 noon, or 2pm).
* 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 covering Child Development, Attachment Theory, Therapeutic Parenting, and more.
North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to make a difference? Join us in creating a brighter future for the young people in our care!