Join Us as a Residential Deputy Manager!

Company: Area Camden

Contract: Permanent

Specific Hours: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM (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. We believe in creating a nurturing and respectful environment for young individuals aged 11-18.

Your Role

As our Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Registered Manager with the daily operations of our service. Your leadership will help ensure that every young person’s needs are met while maintaining our values and compliance with legal standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Registered Manager and step in when needed to oversee daily home operations.
• Supervise and support staff, fostering 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 their cultural, social, and emotional needs.
• Encourage positive behavior, independence, and active participation in decision-making.
• Maintain a respectful, non-discriminatory practice while delivering high-quality personal care.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation.
• Keep risk assessments and health & safety checks current to ensure a safe environment.
• Build strong relationships with young people, families, staff, and external professionals.
• Support staffing needs, including recruitment and identifying training requirements.
• Assist with admissions, ensuring a smooth and welcoming transition for each young person.
• Attend meetings and share key information within the team and with partner agencies.
• Ensure staff are trained and confident in relevant intervention strategies.
• Work within the rota pattern (08:00-20:00), supporting a minimum average of 168 hours per month.

Essential Skills Required:

• 2+ years of residential childcare experience.
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.
• Experience in child protection.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• 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, actively encouraging applications from 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 lead a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!