Children's Home Deputy Manager

Salary: £37,667 per annum + £80 per sleep-in
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8
Home Size: Two-Bedroom Children's Residential Home | Ofsted Rated Good

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary of £37,667 per annum
• £80 per sleep-in, with approximately 5–6 sleep-ins per month
• 2 on, 4 off shift pattern, working 8am–10:30pm
• Minimum of 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service to up to 28 days
• Fully funded training, qualifications and career progression opportunities
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification preferred but not essential, with training support available
• Health and dental cashback plan, available after passing probation
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access
• Travel support
• Discounted childcare and holiday club services
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Employee discounts on food, drink and selected facilities
• Regular team meetings and staff engagement events
• Opportunities to connect with other managers across the organisation
• Staff recognition and wellbeing initiatives
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a children's residential care setting
• A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare is preferred but not essential
• Willingness to undertake fully funded training and qualifications where required
• A good understanding of safeguarding, care planning and children's residential care standards
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• The ability to support, motivate and guide residential childcare staff
• A child-centred approach, with a commitment to providing safe, nurturing and consistent care
• A proactive attitude towards staff development and maintaining high standards

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the two-bedroom children's home
• Help maintain the home's Ofsted rating of Good through consistent, high-quality care
• Provide guidance, supervision and support to the residential childcare team
• Ensure children and young people receive safe, nurturing and individualised care
• Support the implementation and review of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Promote safeguarding and ensure concerns are recorded, reported and escalated appropriately
• Maintain accurate records and ensure care practices follow relevant legislation, regulations and organisational policies
• Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals
• Contribute to staff development, team meetings and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with the wider management team to promote positive outcomes for children and young people

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.