Job Description:

Residential Children's Services Deputy Manager
Location: Bristol
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £38,955.18 per annum (includes sleep in shifts)
Specific Hours: 38 hours per week
Responsible for: Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers

Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, is a leading provider of residential care for young people. We pride ourselves on delivering personalised, holistic support that helps every young person thrive.

If you're passionate about improving the lives of young people and helping them reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

We're currently looking for a Deputy Manager to join our home in Bristol.

Benefits

• On call payments - £10 for weekday (Monday to Friday) and £50 for Saturday and Sunday
• Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report and £500 for an Outstanding report
• Increased Overtime Rate
• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
• Work Phone

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

As Deputy Manager, you'll support the Home Manager, lead the team, and ensure the home provides safe, high quality care for young people.

You will:

• Help run the home day to day and ensure young people are safeguarded
• Lead, supervise and motivate the staff team, stepping in for the Manager when needed
• Create a supportive, nurturing environment centred on young people's needs and views
• Work with professionals and families to support care plans and positive outcomes
• Maintain compliance with policies, legislation and safety standards
• Support staff development, training and participate in the on call rota
• Manage petty cash and assist with budget responsibilities
• Take annual leave at different times to the Home Manager

About You

• Has a good standard of education and strong writing, IT and organisational skills
• Holds (or is working towards) a Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People, and is willing to start the Level 5 Diploma within 6 months if not already qualified
• Has 2+ years' experience working directly with young people, including challenging behaviour
• Understands current childcare legislation, regulations and quality standards
• Has experience working with external agencies, families and attending professional meetings
• Can lead, motivate and support a team, acting as a positive role model
• Is empathetic, child centred and committed to achieving the best outcomes
• Holds a full, clean UK manual driving licence
• Is willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check

Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.