Children's Home Trainee Manager

Job description

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Children's Home Deputy Manager / Trainee Registered Manager

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Location: Leeds, LS12

Home Size: 4-Bed EBD Children's Home

Salary & Benefits

• £38,000 per annum

• 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

• £60 per sleep-in

• Approximately 4–6 sleep-ins per month

• Rotating shift patterns of 1 on, 3 off and 2 on, 4 off

• Shifts run from 10am to 10am the following day, including an overnight sleep-in

• Established children's home rated Good by Ofsted

• Supportive senior management team

• Opportunity to develop into a Registered Manager role

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a children's residential care setting

• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, care planning and residential childcare regulations

• Leadership potential and the ability to support and motivate a staff team

• Good communication, organisational and decision-making skills

• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

• Commitment to providing safe, nurturing and child-centred care

• Ambition to develop professionally and progress towards a Registered Manager position

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the established 4-bed EBD home

• Help maintain the home's Good Ofsted rating and high standards of care

• Provide leadership, guidance and support to residential childcare staff

• Support staff supervision, training and professional development

• Ensure children receive safe, consistent and nurturing care tailored to their individual needs

• Support the development and review of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies

• Promote safeguarding and ensure concerns are recorded, reported and escalated appropriately

• Ensure care is delivered in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures

• Maintain accurate records and support quality assurance processes

• Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals

• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

• Work closely with the senior management team to develop the skills and experience required for progression into a Registered Manager role

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to

t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.