Deputy Manager – Children’s home

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Ledbury, Herefordshire

If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a children’s residential home supporting children presenting with EBD.

Our client will consider Senior’s looking to step up but they must have deputised at times.

Level 3 / 4 Residential childcare and Full UK driving License is compulsory.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying a basic salary between £32,000 – £35,000 per annum

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.
• Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
• Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.
• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.
• Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.
• Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

• 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 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years of working with us.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Bradley.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

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