Deputy Manager Children's Home Bacup
4 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Title: Deputy Manager Service: 3-Bed Children's Residential Home Age Range: 8-17 Years Hours: 160 Hours Per Month Salary: £15.90 per hour + £3,000 Welcome Bonus Location: Bacup (OL13) Purpose of the Role The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager in ensuring the home operates in line with its Statement of Purpose, delivering high-quality, child-centred care and positive outcomes for young people. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management • Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, • Lead shifts and take full responsibility in the Manager's absence, • Provide strong leadership, guidance, and supervision to staff, • Promote a positive, therapeutic, and nurturing culture, • Always safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, • Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations (2015) and Quality Standards, • Maintain accurate records and reporting in line with safeguarding procedures, • Provide high-quality, consistent, and nurturing care, • Support young people's emotional, social, and educational development, • Promote independence, self-esteem, and positive behaviour, • Liaise effectively with Local Authorities, schools, health professionals, and social workers, • Support Regulation 44 and 45 processes, • Assist with audits, monitoring, and continuous improvement, • Maintain a safe, homely, and welcoming environment, • Oversee health & safety, maintenance, and resources, • Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce (Essential), • Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards), • Previous experience in children's residential care, • Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations, • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team JBRP1_UKTJ