Children's Home Deputy Manager

Compass Community Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in the UK is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead shifts and supervise staff. You will play a significant role in safeguarding young children and ensuring their needs are met. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting. Competitive bonuses, extensive leave, and a supportive working environment are provided. Join us in making a positive impact in children's lives.

Benefits

£100 bonus for a 'Good' Ofsted outcome

Service awards for duration of service

224 to 248 hours holiday

Additional leave for special occasions

REACH Awards with cash prizes

Medical cash back with MediCash

Group Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be 22 years old or above to meet Ofsted regulations.
• At least 2 years experience in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference in children's lives using life skills.
• Supervise staff, lead shifts and meetings.
• Ensure children's welfare and care.

Skills

Experience with young people

Leadership skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Ability to create positive relationships

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

We are looking for someone who

• Is 22 years old or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).


• Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.


• Has at least 2 years experience within Residential Childcare and working alongside young people.


• Has a valid manual driving licence.

What will I do as a Deputy Manager?

• Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference within a child’s life, create positive relationships with them, meeting their needs and always safeguarding them.


• Within this leadership role you will be responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, making rotas, leading staff meetings, ensuring that placement plans are followed and education is supported, and ensuring that policies, procedures and risk assessments are adhered to and updated.


• You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance to and support the wider staff team.

What work for Compass?

• 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.


• Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).


• Win up to £150 in our monthly REACH Awards.


• With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check‑ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.


• Group Life Assurance Scheme: upon successful completion of your probation review, 3 times your annual salary will be provided to your designated beneficiary, should you die whilst employed at Compass.

The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We have excellent internal frameworks including REACH and GRACE which all contribute towards your day‑to‑day job role.