About The Role
Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other, and fix what needs fixing together.
Work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives. This Deputy Manager role is ideal for experienced Senior Residential Workers or existing Deputy Managers who want to further develop their leadership skills within residential childcare.
We are looking for a determined, caring and thoughtful professional to support the Registered Manager in delivering high‑quality, child‑centred care.
We are looking for someone who
* Is 22 years old or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
* Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
* Has at least 2 years’ experience within Residential Childcare and working alongside young people.
* Has a valid manual driving licence.
What will I do as a Deputy Manager?
* Use life skills to make a huge difference in a child’s life, create positive relationships, meet their needs, and always safeguard them.
* As a leader, supervise staff, lead shifts, create rota schedules, conduct staff meetings, ensure placement plans and education are supported, and maintain policy, procedure and risk assessment compliance.
* Ensure the welfare and care of each child, and provide guidance to and support the wider staff team.
What work for Compass?
* Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving ‘Outstanding’.
* Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 in special recognition for outstanding practice.
* Annual leave starts at 26 days, increases to 28 days after two years of continuous service (capped at 28 days).
* Enjoy an additional 3.5 days of leave: one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one for volunteering, and half a day for festive celebrations.
* Earn up to £150 in our monthly REACH Awards.
* Use MediCash to receive cashback for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatments, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
* Group Life Assurance Scheme: after successful completion of the probation review, three times your annual salary will be paid to your designated beneficiary should you die while employed at Compass.
The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We have excellent internal frameworks including REACH and GRACE that contribute to your day‑to‑day job role.
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