Job Summary
We are brand new and not-yet operational. Our residential home, located in NE4 postcode (Tyne and Wear) will support 2 young people, aged between 7 and 18 with suspected mental health trauma, educational, and complex behavioural difficulties (EBD).
Legacy Youth Care is looking to appoint a Deputy Manager, who will work in our new residential children's home based in NE4 postcode, working shifts:
One week: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10 pm
Week two: Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm to 10 pm.
It's the beginning of an exciting journey. The successful candidate will work alongside of highly experience Registered Manager and Responsible Individual, with the potential to lead the opening of more homes in succession.
At Legacy Youth Care, we are dedicated to investing in people, valuing a thriving and empowering culture, and nurturing everyone's vision for growth.
If the answer is "yes" then we want to hear from you
Responsibilities
* Support the Registered Manager in ensuring full compliance with company policies, procedures, and all Ofsted regulations.
* Act as the Registered Manager in their absence, maintaining operational consistency and standards.
* Safeguard and promote the welfare, development, and rights of all young people within the home.
* To ensure that you and the staff team implement and adhere to the Safeguarding Policy, Working Together 2019, and placing Local Authority' Safeguarding procedures
* Ensure that you and the staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home, updating relevant documents as directed by your Registered Manager
* Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person centered childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young person
* Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to and give guidance to other staff on all relevant legislation for Children's Homes.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, The Quality Care Standards and the SCCIF, under which each home is measured and judged against and promptly implement any recommendations or address requirements to improve the service after any Ofsted inspection.
* To ensure that you and the staff team implement and adhere to Safeguarding Policy, Working Together 2019 and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures
* As directed by your Manager ensure that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly.
* Supporting the Manager in the performance and development of staff by conducting regular supervisions and annual appraisal process
* Participate effectively in the on call duty system.
* Complete appropriate training within the required timeframes, ensuring that an up to date training record is maintained.
* Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time.
* Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals
* Plan, manage, and lead shifts effectively, ensuring children are safe, engaged, and supported at all times.
* Ensure Placement Plans are followed consistently and tailored to the young person's needs.
* Promote and support educational attainment, ensuring consistent attendance and engagement in learning.
REQUIREMENTS
* A minimum of NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential / Health & Social Care working with children in a residential setting (preferably Level 5 Leadership & Management Qualification in residential childcare or commitment to undertake this when in post).
* At least 3 years' experience in a supervisory role in residential children's setting.
* Good literacy and numeracy skills with administrative experience in case recording, rota preparation and report writing.
* Up-to-date safeguarding training and a willingness to pursue further training.
* Flexibility to ensure staffing needs are met, including being available to step in when required.
* Comfortable managing behaviours that challenge, with a commitment to positive, restorative approaches.
* Exemplary leadership and mentorship qualities, capable of selecting and galvanising a passionate team with charisma and vision.
* An invincible positive outlook and a "rule-breaking" attitude to tackle complex challenges head-on.
* Experience in leading a staff team, carrying out supervisions, appraisals, coaching, mentoring, and inductions.
* Ability to demonstrate excellent childcare practice in their own direct work and able to mentor staff in good practice.
* Good understanding of the Care Standards Act 2000 and Children's Home (England) Regulations 2015.
* Clean driving licence and ability to drive with young passengers held for at least 12 months.
* This is a regulated activity and a clear Enhanced DBS for working with children is required.
* Right to work in the UK and be aged 23 or over.
* To work patterned shifts (days, nights, weekends and holidays).
Details:
* Responsible To: Registered Manager.
* Salary range starting at £36,000 - £41,000 per annum
* Permanent, full time position
* Minimum of 37.5 hours per week
* 28 days paid annual leave entitlement
* Start of position: TBC (around November).
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED TO A FACE TO FACE INTERVIEW ON THE 3rd of October 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £36,000.00-£41,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Newcastle upon Tyne NE4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Residential childcare : 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person