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 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’re ready to make a difference, read on!
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.
You will lead and guide our dedicated staff team, ensuring that our practices meet all legislative, safeguarding, and regulatory standards. Your contributions will help us achieve positive outcomes for young people and uphold our commitment to excellent care.
Your Responsibilities
Service and Practice Management
* Ensure high-quality care across both homes, adhering to legislation and promoting equality.
* Maintain compliance with Health and Safety regulations and ensure staff training is up to date.
* Assist with accurate record-keeping and contribute to quality assurance systems.
* Develop and implement childcare practices that foster continuous improvement.
* Prepare for and chair internal and external meetings, stepping in for the Registered Manager when needed.
* Participate in the on-call rota and provide sleep-in cover as required.
* Produce clear, evaluative reports to maintain regulatory standards.
* Make operational decisions in the absence of the Registered Manager.
Human Resource Management
* Support the recruitment process, ensuring all safer recruitment checks are completed.
* Assist in staff induction, supervision, and appraisal processes.
* Facilitate staff development through mandatory training and CPD requirements.
* Help maintain effective staff rotas and oversee expenses.
* Conduct investigations into complaints and disciplinary matters as per policy.
Resource Management & External Relations
* Assist in monitoring budgets and financial processes to ensure effective resource use.
* Report maintenance issues to keep both homes safe and compliant.
* Represent the organization positively in all external interactions.
* Liaise with commissioners regarding placements and admissions.
What We’re Looking For
* A commitment to delivering high-quality care and education.
* Experience in leading or managing a team.
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
* Minimum Level 3 Children & Young People qualification.
* Level 5 Leadership & Management, or a willingness to complete it.
* Understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people.
* Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
* Emotional resilience when working with challenging behavior.
* Full UK driving license and access to transport.
* Flexibility and reliability to contribute to organizational development.
Why Join Us?
* Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
* Receive up to £35 in on-call payments.
* Work full-time with sleep-in duties as per the home’s rota.
* Participate in some office days for administrative tasks.
* Benefit from a petrol allowance when using your own car (proof of business insurance required).
* Join our 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 be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.