Acorn Homes is a provider of residential care homes for vulnerable children. We currently have multiple homes rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, and we are adding more homes to our family.
Acorn Homes is looking for a Deputy Manager to join our home in Ramsgate. The role requires experience in a children's home and managerial experience to deliver high standards of care, leadership and child protection.
Purpose of the Role
A Deputy Manager will assist the Home Manager in maintaining the smooth running of the home, promoting a harmonious culture, and coordinating, supervising and facilitating the team in delivering high standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
* The ability to manage the home in the Manager’s absence to an excellent standard.
* The ability to take responsibility for delivering care and support to the young people.
* The ability to ensure the home meets its regulatory and legislative requirements.
* The ability to work in accordance with the Quality Care Standards for children's homes and cooperate with any inspection process.
* The ability to manage and lead the staff team.
* The ability to offer support and guidance during on‑call duties.
* The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* The ability to motivate, aid and guide children in their self‑development.
* The ability to listen and respond responsibly and appropriately with sensitivity.
* The ability to manage children who display disruptive or challenging behaviour and guide staff in managing that behaviour.
* The ability to manage and take direct responsibility for staff performance and training.
* The ability to maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines.
Benefits & Rewards
* Various contracted hour shifts available.
* Flexible working to promote work‑life balance.
* Maternity and paternity packages.
* Staff Loyalty Scheme – extra annual leave days and monetary awards each year.
* £40 paid per sleep.
* Refer a friend reward scheme – earn up to £2000 per referral depending on experience.
* Birthday gift worth £40 from the company each year.
* Blue Light Card offering a range of discounts and rewards.
* 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
* Discretionary travel cost scheme.
* Opportunity to achieve an NVQ Level 5 paid for by the company.
* Pension scheme.
* Employee assistance program.
* Full induction programme.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Essential Requirements
* Two years experience working in a children's home.
* Experience gained in a supervisory role within a children's home.
* Hold a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care with Children and Young People.
* Prepared to work early, late and night shifts (including sleepovers) on a rota basis.
* Be over the age of 21 (Employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010).
Desirable Requirements
* Hold a full UK driving licence.
Acorn Group is a family‑owned company with a patron of the NSPCC. It has an enviable reputation for delivering good outcomes for young people and demonstrating resilience.
Acorn Group are committed to ensuring the safety of our young people is upheld at all times, therefore all positions require an enhanced disclosure and satisfactory references. As an employee, it will be expected that you demonstrate the same commitment by following our policies and procedures and attending all mandatory training.
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