Children's Deputy Manager

Hiring Deputy Manager in Childcare (Leicester, Coalville, Swadlincote, Ilkestone, Burton on Trent, Derby)
Are you experienced in providing exceptional care and support to children with EBD/LD/CSE in a leadership role?
Stratton Mills Recruitment, specialized in Children Social Care roles, is seeking a Deputy Manager in Childcare to oversee and manage single-bedded & multi bedded care homes in Leicester, Coalville, Swadlincote, Ilkestone, Burton on Trent, Derby where the well-being and development of our young residents are at the heart of everything we do.
Details of the Deputy Manager in Childcare Role:
- Location: Leicester, Coalville, Swadlincote, Ilkestone, Burton on Trent, Derby
- Type of Homes: Single- bedded/Multi-bedded
- Team Readiness: A full team is prepared for submission to Ofsted under the strong leadership of an outstanding Registered Manager
- Immediate Start: We are looking for a candidate who can start immediately or is comfortable with waiting out a notice period.
Benefits of the Deputy Manager in Childcare Role:
- Competitive Salary: Competitive salary offered. Up to £30,000k- £40,000k/annum
- Location: Leicester, Coalville, Swadlincote, Ilkestone, Burton on Trent, Derby
- Immediate Start: Opportunity to start immediately or accommodate a notice period.
- Support Team: Work alongside a dedicated team with an experienced Registered Manager
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
The Ideal Deputy Manager in Childcare will have:
- Residential childcare experience (2+ years)
- Hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent
Child Protection experience
- Leadership and staff supervision skills
- Well-developed written and verbal communication
- Management of budgets and staff rotas
- Project management skills and have an enthusiastic disposition
- Be proactive, solution focused and have an enthusiastic disposition
Responsibilities of the Deputy Manager in Childcare Role:
- To supervise Key/Support Workers and ensure supervision processes are implemented and recorded with designated staff.
- To support the RM with the day-to-day running of all aspects of the home Care Home.
- To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to young people following individual care plans carefully and ensuring all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.
- To promote and encourage positive behavior, education, independence and self-determination.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with statutory and legal requirements relevant throughout the home, including Ofsted, CQC, COSHH, Health and Safety and all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act & the Children’s homes regulations 2015 (England) to maintain a safe and secure environment throughout the home.
- To ensure all appropriate risks assessments are updated and all staff informed of any changes to health and safety legislation.
- Follow young people’ individual care plans, to administer medication to young people as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
If you are a Deputy Manager who is supportive, approachable and committed to making a difference while having the full support of your team, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
We here at Stratton Mills Recruitment, would like to thank all those who applied for the Deputy Manager position