Residential Children's Services Deputy Manager

Join Our Team as a 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

About Us

At Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, we are proud to be a leading provider of residential care for young people. Our mission is to deliver personalized, holistic support that empowers every young person to thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and helping them reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of fantastic benefits to support your career and well-being:

• On-call payments: £10 for weekdays and £50 for weekends
• Ofsted Bonus: £200 for a Good report and £500 for an Outstanding report
• Increased overtime rate
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution
• Work phone provided

Your Role

As our Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Home Manager and leading our dedicated team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the safety and well-being of young people
• Leading, supervising, and motivating the staff team, stepping in for the Manager when needed
• Creating a supportive and nurturing environment focused on the needs and views of young people
• Collaborating with professionals and families to support care plans and achieve positive outcomes
• Maintaining compliance with policies, legislation, and safety standards
• Supporting staff development and training, and participating in the on-call rota
• Managing petty cash and assisting with budget responsibilities
• Taking annual leave at different times than the Home Manager

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following:

• A good standard of education with strong writing, IT, and organizational skills
• A Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (or working towards it) and a willingness to start the Level 5 Diploma within 6 months
• 2+ years of experience working directly with young people, including those with challenging behavior
• A solid understanding of current childcare legislation, regulations, and quality standards
• Experience working with external agencies and families, and attending professional meetings
• The ability to lead, motivate, and support a team while acting as a positive role model
• Empathy, a child-centered approach, and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes
• A full, clean UK manual driving license
• A willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check

Our Commitment

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will undergo thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people, we can’t wait to hear from you!