Deputy Manager

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress. This is a permanent position working 173 hours per month plus additional sleep ins. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is not essential although all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £36,000 - £38,000 per year. As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include: * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team. * Support the Registered Manager with external audits. * Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children. * Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs. * Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction. * Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members. * Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively. Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including: * Enrolment onto your Level 5 * Free meals on shift * Progression opportunities when the time is right * Health and wellbeing program * Additional annual leave To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Bradley Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus