Deputy Manager

Job Title: Children's Home Registered Manager
Reports To: Quality and Performance Director
Location: Wakefield, WF1
Salary: Basic £55,000
Sign Up Bonus: £3,000
Hours: 37.5 Hours Monday To Friday
Make An Impact That Matters
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to join our team at for our home in Wakefield. As the Registered Manager, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our children's home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to the children in our care.
This company is a leading provider of specialized care for highly complex children, dedicated to creating a nurturing and therapeutic environment where every child can thrive and heal. We are committed to excellence, empathy, and innovation in our approach to residential care, guided by a collaborative team of experienced clinicians and dedicated caregivers.
You will be working for a dynamic, professional and innovative company, we strive for service excellence by investing in our people. We are committed to provide the best possible outcomes and making a positive difference to the future of the children and young people we care for.
This company are opening multiple homes and alternative provision school, over the coming 2 years and continually developing the services so there will be future opportunities for strong management candidates. Join us early in our organic growth with abundance of opportunities excelling your career.
The successful applicant will be a highly experienced Registered Manager with a proven track record of achieving and sustaining Outstanding or Good Ofsted ratings within children’s home previously for children aged 8-18. You will be proficient in the leadership supervision and appraisal of a staff team including safer recruitment, as well as understanding of trauma, mental health challenges, and therapeutic interventions to provide holistic and individualised care for the young people in our care and working to all necessary legislation including Ofsted guideline.
We are seeking a Registered Manager who can effectively liaise with outside agencies, Ofsted, LA, and Reg 44. We seek an individual who is always striving to achieve successful ratings for the home, young people and organisation, a track record for this is prerequisite. We offer a fantastic opportunity to join a company with great prospects for the future. Not to be missed.
We will also consider a Deputy Manager, minimum of 2 years management experience and qualified to Level 5 in Leadership Management. We are looking to appoint a dynamic, driven and motivated individual with a passion for achieving the best outcomes for children and young people who enjoys the autonomy of setting up and running their own home.
Key Responsibilities:
* Kead and manage a team of dedicated staff to provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for highly complex children.
* Lead and manage a team of dedicated staff to provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for highly complex children.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures to maintain a high standard of care and safeguarding for all children.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and development within the team to enhance the quality of care provided.
* Lead a team of staff in the delivery of high-quality care and support to the children and young people living in the residential children's home.
* Develop and implement care plans and risk assessments, in consultation with the children and young people and other professionals.
* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the service, ensuring that outcomes for the children and young people are positive.
* Participate in safer recruitment and selection of staff, ensuring that the right people are employed and that they are trained and supported to deliver high-quality care.
* Work closely with the Directors to develop and implement strategies that will enhance the service and ensure that it meets all regulatory requirements.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and ensure that all reporting requirements are met.
Person Specification:
Essential:
NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare, or equivalent.
At least 2 years management experience in a residential home setting.
A “Good” or “Outstanding” rating within your recent Ofsted inspections.
A commitment to working in partnership with children, young people, their families and carers.
Ability to lead and manage a team of staff.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
Understanding of the regulatory framework for residential children's homes.
Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
Knowledge of therapeutic
A driving license and access to a vehicle.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including ongoing training and development opportunities. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people, and to work with a supportive and dedicated team of professionals. Join us and help us to make a positive impact in your community.
Rewards & Benefits
Ofsted rating bonus, £5000 to achieve Outstanding and £2500 to achieve Good
Employee benefits – Access to hundreds of fantastic offers and discounts (from start date)
Training options for Level 7 and therapeutic training qualification
Referral Scheme – Up to £1,000 per referral (depend on the role referred), payable upon completion of 6-month probation period.
Employee Assistance Scheme (from start date)
Winter Payment
Company’s pension (from start date)
A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
30 days holidays (incl. Bank holiday) pro-rata
Additional annual leave can be accrued.
Sick pay based on SSP.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Night shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme
Performance bonus
Signing bonus
Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person