Deputy Manager

REED Social Care are recruiting for a Deputy for Children's home based in Tower Hamlets. This is a residential home for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties aged 11-17. Deputy Manager (Children’s Homes)

• Salary Range: £35,000 - £45,000 plus  tax free bonus twice a year after 1 year of service. (up to £3,600 per annum)
• Location: Tower Hamlets
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager for a Children's Home, responsible for supporting the Registered Manager in safeguarding and promoting the welfare and development of the children. This role requires a motivated individual with a background in residential childcare and leadership, ready to make a significant impact in the lives of children and young people.

• Safeguarding: Lead on safeguarding matters, ensuring the welfare and development of the children are prioritized. Notify relevant personnel about any concerns and represent the service at external meetings.
• Quality and Compliance: Support compliance with company policies and OFSTED regulations. Oversee the development and implementation of children’s care plans and ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Leadership and Management: Manage and lead shifts, ensuring children are safe and engaged. Develop and coach team members, ensuring all staff training and development needs are met.
• Children and Young People’s Outcomes: Ensure children's needs are met, including their education, social opportunities, and personal interests. Lead on maintaining relationships with external agencies and families.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the home’s budget and control expenditure.
• Organisational Duties: Work in accordance with therapeutic plans and ensure all staff receive regular support and supervision.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in residential childcare with leadership responsibilities.
• Education: Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent. Level 5 Leadership and Management is preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership capabilities, IT literacy, and ability to work therapeutically with children.
• Personal Qualities: Commitment to professional development, calm and adaptable, non-judgemental, and able to handle multiple responsibilities.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a role that makes a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

• Shift Work: This role requires working early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as part of a rota system. On-call duties may also be required.

To apply for the Deputy Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and you will be required to maintain registration with the DBS Update Service.