Join Our Team as a Children's Home Deputy Manager!
Location: Barnsley
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Up to £40,831.30 per annum (including sleep-in shifts and on-call payments)
Specific Hours: 39 hours per week
Accountable to: Registered Manager and Responsible Individuals/Operational Directors
At Dove Adolescent Services, we are passionate about empowering young people to build emotional resilience and achieve their full potential. Our mission revolves around fostering positive, healthy relationships and guiding young individuals through successful transitions into adulthood.
We are on the lookout for a Deputy Manager to help lead our established 4-bed home in Barnsley. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
Main Purpose of the Job
As our Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Registered Manager with the daily operations of the home. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality care while promoting the rights, wellbeing, and individual needs of each young person in line with our organizational policies.
Your Responsibilities
In this dynamic role, you will:
* Ensure high-quality care across both homes, adhering to legislation, safeguarding requirements, and organizational policies.
* Maintain compliance with Health and Safety regulations, ensuring staff are well-trained and knowledgeable.
* Assist with accurate record-keeping for young people and staff, contributing to monitoring and quality assurance systems.
* Promote effective childcare practices through continuous improvement initiatives.
* Prepare for and chair internal and external meetings alongside the Registered Manager.
* Participate in the on-call rota and provide sleep-in cover as needed.
* Produce clear, evaluative reports and oversee documentation to meet regulatory standards.
* Take on operational decision-making responsibilities in the absence of the Registered Manager.
Human Resource Management
Your leadership will extend to:
* Supporting the recruitment process, ensuring all safer recruitment checks are completed.
* Assisting in staff induction, supervision, and appraisal in line with organizational expectations.
* Facilitating staff development by ensuring mandatory training and CPD requirements are met.
* Maintaining effective rotas and overseeing staff expenses.
* Conducting investigations into complaints and disciplinary matters as per policy.
Management of Resources & External Relations
You will also be responsible for:
* Monitoring budgets and financial processes to ensure effective resource use.
* Reporting and addressing maintenance issues to keep both homes safe and compliant.
* Representing the organization positively in all external interactions.
* Liaising with commissioners and the referrals team regarding placements and admissions.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
* A commitment to delivering high-quality care and education.
* Experience in leading or managing a team.
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
* A minimum Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People.
* A Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, or a willingness to complete it.
* An understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people.
* Safe working practices and professional boundaries.
* The ability to build effective relationships with young people, colleagues, and external agencies.
* Emotional resilience when working with challenging behavior.
* A commitment to confidentiality and anti-discriminatory practices.
* A full UK driving license and access to transport.
* Flexibility and reliability to contribute to organizational development.
Why Join Us?
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
* 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
* Up to £35 in on-call payments.
* Full-time hours with sleep-in duties as per the home’s rota.
* Some office days for administrative tasks.
* Petrol allowance for using your own car (proof of business insurance required).
* Pension scheme in line with organizational and government guidelines.
Dove Adolescent Services Ltd, established in 1993, provides residential care for young people. Please note that the successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without prior notification.