Deputy Manager – Burton upon Trent

Tudor Employment Agency; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare staffing agency is seeking a Deputy Manager in Burton upon Trent to lead a new residential children's home. The role involves compliance with care standards, collaboration with Home Managers, and ensuring the best care for children. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong leadership skills, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar setting. The position offers a salary of £34,000 per annum and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Birthday rewards scheme

Free food while on shift

Enhanced overtime allowance

Voucher scheme for holiday working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential setting.
• Must have a full, UK manual driving license.
• Willing to work flexible patterns including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team for optimal care of children.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.
• Provide support and role modeling to the staff team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Decision-making ability

Collaborative skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce

Certified Diploma Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification

Job description

Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to work for our client based in Burton upon Trent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to be a part of a brand-new home and an established children’s home that will see you lead and inspire your team and processes. With your leadership, the team will ensure that the children living within the home have the very best care, great role models and a place to call home.

As a Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Home Managers to ensure that our homes meet the highest standards of care and comply fully with Ofsted regulations.

The suitable candidate:

• Candidates must have their NVQ Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or NVQ Level 3 in Children’s residential.
• A 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
• To provide support and positive role modelling to the staff team (including completing supervisions)
• Strong leadership skills, with proven experience in supervising and developing staff
• A confident and reliable decision-maker with the ability to step in effectively during the Home Manager’s absence
• Be able to work flexible patterns including sleep ins
• Full, UK manual driving license
• 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 your probation
• Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
• Birthday rewards scheme including time off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• £200 refer a friend scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, with a day’s additional annual leave entitlement increase each year (capped at 10 years)
• Genuine investment throughout every stage of your career, with enrolment onto the fully funded Level 5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
• Enhanced overtime allowance paid at time and a half
• Relaxed working environments with the very best facilities and amenities
• All team members are encouraged to dress comfortably in casual attire
• Free food whilst on shift
• Funded DBS and Update Service

Please note: You must be willing to work across two of our clients children’s home’s one being Emotional behavioral difficulties and one being Learning Difficulties.

Hours of Work: 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: £34,000 per annum

In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 option 5 or ext 1003 or [e-mail]

Alternatively, please submit your CV to [e-mail] or Register Online – https://tinyurl.com/TEAHSCREG0