Join Us 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 dedicated to empowering young people to build emotional resilience and achieve their full potential. Our mission revolves around fostering positive relationships and guiding youth through successful transitions into adulthood.
We are on the lookout for a passionate Deputy Manager to help lead our established 4-bed home in Barnsley. If you’re ready to make a difference, read on!
Your Role: Main Purpose of Job
As our Deputy Manager, you will play a vital 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 inspire our 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.
Key Responsibilities
Service and Practice Management
* Deliver high-quality care in compliance with legislation and organizational policies.
* Ensure staff are trained and knowledgeable about Health and Safety regulations.
* Assist with accurate record-keeping and contribute to quality assurance systems.
* Promote effective childcare practices and support continuous improvement.
* Prepare for and lead internal and external meetings.
* Participate in the on-call rota and provide sleep-in cover as needed.
* Produce evaluative reports and maintain regulatory documentation.
* Make operational decisions in the absence of the Registered Manager.
Human Resource Management
* Support recruitment efforts and ensure safer recruitment checks are completed.
* Assist in staff induction, supervision, and appraisal processes.
* Facilitate staff development through mandatory training and CPD.
* Manage staff rotas and oversee expenses.
* Conduct investigations into complaints and disciplinary matters.
Resource Management & External Relations
* Help monitor budgets and ensure effective use of resources.
* Address maintenance issues to keep the home 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 pursue it.
* Understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people.
* Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
* Emotional resilience in challenging situations.
* Full UK driving licence and access to transport.
* Flexibility and reliability in contributing to organizational development.
Why Join Us?
* Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
* Receive up to £35 in on-call payments.
* Work a full-time schedule with sleep-in duties as per the 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 government guidance.
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.