Children's Residential Home Deputy Manager

R13 Recruitment are proud to be supporting a leading charity that is dedicated to transforming the lives of those in need. As a Deputy Manager, you will support and deputise for the Manager within a residential children’s care home, ensuring activities are focused on maximising positive outcomes for young people. This includes efficiently supporting a dedicated care team, and utilising resources and personnel.

Based in Bury St Edmunds, this is a full time, permanent position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This opportunity offers a salary for £28,928 - £32,630 depending on experience and qualifications.

The benefits

• Free, career-enhancing qualifications
• Employee referral scheme
• Excellent benefits/discounts platform
• Free counselling services,
• Life assurance
• Enhanced sick pay
• + more!

The company

The charity is committed to making a profound and positive impact on the lives of individuals in need. They focus on improving well-being, development, and safety, and have emerged as a leading force in providing essential support and care. You will find immense fulfilment in joining their team, as they provide not just a job, but a meaningful opportunity to contribute to transformative change!

The day to day

• Assisting and deputising for the Manager as required.
• Setting targets and standards, and evaluating achievements.
• Supporting the management of care professionals and deploying appropriate personnel, from recruitment to continuous development.
• Safeguarding service users from health, wellbeing, and developmental risks both at home and outside.
• Overseeing crucial stages of service user interaction with the home to guarantee smooth and timely progression.

You will have/be

• NVQ Level 3 diploma or equivalent in Residential Childcare, or similar, is desired.
• Previous experience in a similar position working with children with complex requirements in a residential establishment is desired.
• Knowledge of regulations, legislations and procedures relevant to the role.
• A full UK driving licence to meet travel requirements.

How to apply

To hear more details about this fantastic opportunity please email your CV to Sean Ferris - Senior Recruitment Partner at rthirteen recruitment. If you don’t hear from us within 5 working days upon initial submittal of your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful.