Residential Children's Services Deputy Manager

Join Our Team as a Deputy Manager!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Headway Adolescent Resources, a leading provider of residential care since 1999, is looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our vibrant team in Bristol. If you’re ready to help young people thrive and reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As the Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Home Manager and leading our dedicated team. Your mission? To ensure that our home provides safe, high-quality care for young people. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate the staff team, stepping in for the Manager when needed.
• Create a nurturing environment that prioritizes the needs and views of young people.
• Collaborate with professionals and families to support care plans and achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with policies, legislation, and safety standards.
• Support staff development and training, and participate in the on-call rota.
• Manage petty cash and assist with budget responsibilities.
• Coordinate annual leave schedules with the Home Manager.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A good standard of education with strong writing, IT, and organizational skills.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (or be working towards it) and a willingness to start the Level 5 Diploma within 6 months.
• At least 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.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of up to £38,955.18 per annum (including sleep-in shifts). You will work 38 hours per week and be part of a supportive and dynamic team.

Why Join Us?

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we believe in rewarding our team members for their hard work. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you can expect:

• On-call payments: £10 for weekdays and £50 for weekends.
• Ofsted bonuses: £200 for a Good report and £500 for an Outstanding report.
• Increased overtime rates.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
• A work phone to stay connected.

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

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we can’t wait to meet you!