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Deputy Manager

Job Description

Position: Deputy Manager
Location: Castleford
Salary: Starting at £36,270 per annum (plus overtime)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the experience and skills to co-lead a children's residential home with excellence? We are seeking a dynamic and qualified Deputy Manager to join our team in Castleford.

Role Overview

As a Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to deliver exceptional care and support in our newly established children's residential home. This role offers an immediate start following onboarding and notice period completion.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Co-managing house budgets and ensuring financial efficiency.
  • Overseeing staff development and fostering positive outcomes for young people.
  • Developing and updating placement plans, risk assessments, and therapeutic parenting strategies.
  • Ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Care Standards.
  • Participating in the on-call rota and maintaining a high standard of safeguarding practices.

Key Requirements

  • Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential/Children's Workforce, Level 4 Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner Residential, or a higher related qualification.
  • Experience: At least 2 years in a supervisory role within children's residential care.
  • Skills: Leadership, organisation, and effective communication.
  • Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is essential.
  • Enhanced DBS Check: Required prior to start.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with overtime rates after 201.5 monthly hours.
  • Flexible working pattern:
    • 3 office-based days (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
    • 1 24-hour shift (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM, inclusive of sleep-in duties) with a 30-minute handover the following day.

APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… John.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Why Service Care Solutions?

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  • All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.
  • We operate 3 payrolls per week
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