Deputy Manager

Various Locations

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (Dependant on Experience)

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week; 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday; Will Be Required to Do Occasional Shifts 12.5 Hours (Days & Nights)

Reports to: Registered Manager

Make An Impact That Matters:

Fantastic opportunity available for an experienced Deputy Manager at Helm Care Services to join our bespoke therapeutic led children’s home supported by a fully pledged clinical team.

Helm Care Services are seeking an experienced Team Leader or Deputy Manager to work part of a team providing quality residential childcare services for children within a safe and secure environment. Managerial experience to deliver high standards of care, leadership and child protection to children and young people is essential.

Join Helm Care Services and build a rock-solid foundation for your career. We believe in investing in our employees and nurturing Home-Grown Talent, providing the training and support you need to succeed. With us, you’ll have opportunities for growth and advancement, as we promote from within and reward hard work and dedication. If you’re looking for a fantastic career with a company that values its employees, Helm Care Services is the place for you. We are committed to provide the best possible outcomes and making a positive difference to the future of the children and young people we care for. Apply now and join our team!

Helm Care Services are opening multiple homes and alternative provision school, over the coming years and continually developing the services so there will be fantastic opportunities for strong management candidates. Join us early in our organic growth with abundance of opportunities excelling your career.

You may have an opportunity to enrol into our Accelerated Registered Manager Programme where you have a fantastic opportunity to become a Registered Manager in one of our homes within 12-18 months depending on individual progression.

About the job:

The successful Deputy Manager will be confident, works well to their own initiative, possess excellent communication skills, is a good decision maker and has the ability to develop staff to their full potential.

In your role as Deputy Manager, you will assist the Registered Manager in maintaining the smooth running of the home by promoting a harmonious culture by coordinating, supervising, directing and facilitating the team in delivering high standards of care. As well as providing protection and support to the children and young people by facilitating their physical, psychological, emotional and social development.

Entry Requirements

An NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People or equivalent
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services; or equivalent; or a preparedness to work towards the same.
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in children residential home settings
A driving licence.
The ability to manage the home in the Managers absence, to an excellent standard.
The ability to take responsibility for delivering care and support to the young people.
The ability to ensure the home meets its regulatory and legislation requirements.
The ability to work in accordance with the Quality Care Standards for Children’s homes and co-operate with any inspection process.
The ability to manage and lead the staff team.
The ability to offer support and guidance during On-Call duties.
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both with colleagues and children, verbally and in writing.
The ability to motivate, aid and guide children in their self-development.
The ability to listen and respond both responsibly and appropriately with sensitivity.
Ability to manage children who display disruptive or challenging behaviour and to guide/direct staff in managing that behaviour.
Ability to manage and take direct responsibility for staff performance, training.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines.
Experience working with children/young people in a Residential Childcare setting, for at least two years
Be prepared to work day and waking night shifts on a rota basis.
Flexibility to undertake shift work including weekends and bank holidays, and night shifts.
Initiative and ability to work autonomously whilst considering risk.
Requirement to attend Management meetings, team meetings and training days.
Knowledge of the Children’s Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements
Computer literacy
Life skills
Be caring, compassionate, understanding and show patience.
Be a team player, flexible, honest and reliable.
Have a good sense of humour and not take things personally.
Be confident and resilient.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel etc