Job Description:

Budwood Limited
Dual Deputy Manager
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £32,934.72 - £37,477.44 per annum - dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: Poole
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

What We Offer

• 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes
• Monthly clinical and professional supervision
• Ongoing professional training and supervision

About Budwood Limited

Budwood, part of Polaris Community, is a local service dedicated to providing high-quality children's homes and 16+ Supported Accommodation. Our young people may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and our aim is to offer them a stable, nurturing home environment where they can feel safe, grow in confidence and gain the skills they need for adulthood and independence.

The Role

We're looking for a passionate, motivated Dual Deputy Manager to support our two children's residential homes in Poole. You'll help lead the team, maintain high standards of care and support young people aged 8-18 as they work towards independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager and deputise when required
• Lead, mentor and supervise staff to maintain high-quality care
• Ensure care aligns with each young person's placement plan
• Build positive, trusting relationships and promote development and safety
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, health services and local authorities
• Maintain safeguarding compliance and ensure staff training is current
• Promote Budwood's therapeutic approach (CATCH)
• Assist with rotas, budgeting, timesheets and staff inductions
• Oversee records, risk assessments and placement documentation
• Support learning, emotional development and independence
• Maintain home standards, including meal prep and general upkeep
• Assist with inspections, audits and health and safety compliance
• Participate in the on-call rota and ongoing professional development

About You

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care / Children and Young People (or working towards this qualification)
• At least two years' experience in residential childcare or supported living
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004 and Supported Accommodation Quality Standards
• Solid knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting young people, ideally including emotional and behavioural needs, youth work or residential care
• Confident leadership and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive, flexible and child-centred

Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Budwood Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.