Our client's Children's Home, near Weymouth is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children aged 6 to 11 years who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and developmental traumas.
As a Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the registered manager in the day-to-day running of the home and developing the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the registered manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the home.
- Lead a dedicated team using the Attachment and Trauma Informed Care (ATIC) model, ensuring children are respected, heard, and involved in their own lives.
- Implement therapeutic parenting principles to achieve outstanding outcomes for the children.
- Build strong rapport with children, providing a nurturing and loving environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive before moving on to a forever family.
- Participate in overnight stays ('sleep-ins') at the home, completing between 2 and 3 per week as part of the role.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of two years' experience in a leadership role within a Children's Residential Setting.
- Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (Level 5 leadership and management desirable).
- Proven track record with Ofsted and understanding of legislative framework and SCCIF.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with additional £50 per sleep-in payment (equivalent to £4800 p.a. if completing eight sleep-ins per month).
- 30 days annual leave (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) with holiday purchase scheme.
- 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
- Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan.
- Perk Box – 100's of high street and web-based discounts.
- Ongoing training and support through Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers.
- Employee Support programs, including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
- Long Service award scheme.
- Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year's service.
- Meals as part of a family when on shift.
- Blue Light discount card eligibility.
- Refer a Friend bonus.