Children's Home Deputy Manager

Join Our Team as a Residential Deputy Manager!

Company: Area Camden

Contract: Permanent

Specific Hours: 08:00am - 20:00pm (12-hour shifts)

Salary: £39,362.67 per annum

Location: Camden, London

About Area Camden

At Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care that empowers young people to achieve their goals. As a Deputy Manager, you will play a vital role in creating a caring and respectful environment for young individuals aged 11-18.

Your Role

As our Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Registered Manager and step in when needed to oversee the daily operations of the home.
• Supervise and guide staff, ensuring effective communication and high standards of practice.
• Manage key operational areas, including care quality, recruitment, training, and basic financial duties.
• Assess young people's needs and contribute to personalized care plans that address cultural, social, and emotional needs.
• Promote positive behavior, independence, and active participation in decision-making.
• Maintain a respectful, non-discriminatory practice while providing high-quality personal care.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation.
• Keep risk assessments and health & safety checks up to date, ensuring a safe environment.
• Build strong relationships with young people, families, staff, and external professionals.
• Assist with staffing needs, including recruitment and training.
• Support admissions, ensuring a smooth transition for each young person.
• Attend meetings and share key information within the team and partner agencies.
• Ensure staff are trained and confident in relevant intervention strategies.

Essential Skills Required

• 2+ years of residential childcare experience.
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent.
• Experience in child protection.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in managing budgets and staff rotas.
• Project management skills with an enthusiastic disposition.
• A commitment to ongoing personal development.
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset.

Why Join Us?

At Polaris, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of young people and grow your career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!