Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home | Funded Level 5 + Progression

Healing, opportunity and a team that has your back

At Trinity Welfare, we believe every young person deserves the chance to heal, grow and find what they love. Aziah Place is our Ofsted\-rated Good therapeutic home in Dagenham. Here, we help young people aged 8–17 rebuild positive relationships, explore new interests and take confident steps forward in their lives.

We do this through PACE, trauma\-informed practice, therapy and a range of tailored interventions, delivered by a team that's genuinely invested in each child. We currently care for a number of young people ranging aged between 8\-17 years old and supported on a 1\-1 or 2\-1 staffing ratio.

We look after our staff too. You'll get strong support from management, regular team days for learning, team\-building and celebrating success, and a home that's a good place to work. It has a large garden, on\-site parking and is close to stations and public transport.

About the role

Reporting to the Registered Manager, you'll be a key leader . Your week is a mix of hands\-on shift leadership and dedicated management time. You'll shape practice and develop the team, and you'll make sure our young people get consistent, high\-quality support. We'll support you to step into a Registered Manager role within 12–18 months.

What you'll be doing

*Leading practice*

• Leading shifts and working directly with young people, using PACE and trauma\-informed approaches


• Overseeing young people's development and progress, and making sure their plans reflect their needs


• Sharing the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with the Registered Manager

*Developing the team*

• Supporting, coaching and developing key workers and senior support workers


• Running and contributing to staff meetings


• Modelling therapeutic practice on shift and helping staff reflect and grow

*Quality and compliance*

• Writing and reviewing risk assessments and keeping chronologies accurate and up to date


• Completing documentation audits and monthly reports


• Supporting Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 processes and Ofsted readiness

*Working together*

• Liaising with social workers, schools, health and other professionals


• Working closely with the Registered Manager, Responsible Individual and HR


• Deputising for the Registered Manager when they're absent

About you

You're organised, a strong communicator, and patient. You bring calm and consistency to young people and the team. You care about getting things right for children, both on shift and in the paperwork behind the scenes.

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)


• Experience in children's residential care, including time in a senior or supervisory role


• A good understanding of safeguarding


• Working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards


• Full UK driving licence


• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to get one

Desirable

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership \& Management for Residential Childcare. If you don't have it yet, we'll fund it


• Experience using PACE or other trauma\-informed approaches


• DSL training or experience


• Experience supporting Ofsted inspections

What we offer

• £34,000 – £36,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications


• A clear pathway to Registered Manager


• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership \& Management for Residential Childcare


• Continuous professional development, including PACE and trauma\-informed training


• Regular supervision and strong support from the Registered Manager and Responsible Individual


• Team days for learning, team\-building and rewarding staff


• 28 days' annual leave (after probation)


• Meals provided on shift


• Free on\-site parking


• DBS paid for by us


• Workplace pension

How to apply

Apply through Indeed or email your CV to Admin@trinitywelfare.co.uk, with a short note about why therapeutic care matters to you. Informal chats are welcome. Just drop us an email.

*Trinity Welfare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and references. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.*

Pay: £33,000\.00\-£37,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• On\-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience leading a team and developing staff ? if so how many years ?


• Do you have experience working with OFSTED ?

Experience:

• residential care: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• level 3 health and social care diploma (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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