Deputy Manager

Overview

Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to work for our client based in Burton upon Trent. This is a brand-new home and an established children’s home; the Deputy Manager will lead and inspire the team and processes to ensure the children receive the best possible care and a place to call home. The Deputy Manager will work closely with the Home Managers to ensure the home meets the highest standards of care and complies fully with Ofsted regulations.

• Lead and inspire the team and processes to provide high-quality care.
• Collaborate with the Home Managers to ensure Ofsted regulatory compliance and high standards of care.
• Provide support and positive role modelling to the staff team (including completing supervisions).
• Supervise and develop staff with strong leadership skills.
• Make informed decisions and step in effectively during the Home Manager’s absence.
• Be able to work flexible patterns including sleep-ins.
• Hold a Full, UK manual driving license.

• Candidates must have their NVQ Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce or NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential.
• Certified Diploma Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification in Children's Residential Care or must be prepared to complete Diploma Level 5.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a children’s residential setting or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with children, families, and professionals.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Ability to work flexibly across two client children’s homes (one with Emotional Behavioral Difficulties and one with Learning Difficulties).

• Sleeps are paid at £60 per sleep.
• £500 salary increase upon completion of probation.
• £500 salary increase per year for every 1 year of service after passing probation.
• Voucher scheme for bank holiday and festive period working.
• Birthday rewards scheme including time off for your birthday (in addition to holiday entitlement).
• £200 refer a friend scheme.
• Employee recognition rewards scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance, with an additional annual leave entitlement increase each year (capped at 10 years).
• Fully funded Level 5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification.
• Enhanced overtime allowance paid at time and a half.
• Relaxed working environments with good facilities and amenities.
• Casual attire encouraged.
• Free food whilst on shift.
• Funded DBS and Update Service.

Hours:

Standard hours will be 8-hour days Monday – Sunday. You will be required to be flexible within your working hours based on the needs of the home.

Salary: £37,500 per annum.

In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on or email

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