Redhill
Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home Location: Merstham, Surrey Salary: £37,117.08 - £41,053.74 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible rota Additional Pay: Sleep-in allowance and enhanced weekend overtime We are looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join a 4-bed therapeutic children’s home in Merstham, Surrey, supporting predominantly female young people aged 8-16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Working alongside the Home Manager, you will help lead the staff team, oversee the day-to-day running of the home and ensure children receive safe, consistent and therapeutic care. • £37,117.08 - £41,053.74 per annum, depending on experience, • Additional sleep-in allowance, • 30 days' holiday including bank holidays, • Workplace pension, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Enhanced weekend overtime rates where applicable, • Training, development and career progression, • Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day management of the home., • Take responsibility for the home in the Manager's absence., • Lead, supervise and develop the residential care team., • Maintain compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements., • Ensure care plans, placement plans and risk assessments are maintained and reviewed., • Promote positive outcomes for children’s education, health, emotional wellbeing and independence., • Support young people who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect and other adverse childhood experiences., • Manage staff rotas, supervision, appraisals and training., • Support recruitment, induction and probation of new staff., • Work effectively with social workers, families, schools and other professionals., • Maintain high standards of recording, reporting, safeguarding and health and safety., • Support quality assurance and the home in achieving and maintaining a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating., • Participate in the management on-call rota., • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent., • Minimum 2 years' relevant residential childcare experience., • Good knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and Children's Homes Regulations., • Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs., • Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills., • Ability to supervise and develop staff., • Good report writing and IT skills., • Flexible approach to shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins., • Full UK driving licence - essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr