Deputy Manager - Residential Services
Deputy Manager \- Burton
Title: Deputy Manager
Salary: £32,000 \- £39,000
Location: Burton\-upon\-Trent
Employment Type: Full\-time, Permanent
Shifts: 8am\-11pm \- 1 day on, 2 days off
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Worker/Deputy Manager to join our family\-run children’s residential home in Burton.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with complex needs, providing both hands\-on care and leadership within a supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Support Worker/Deputy Manager based in Burton, your daily duties will include:
- Leading and supporting a small team of Residential Support Workers to deliver high\-quality care.
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people to promote their welfare and independence.
- Overseeing daily routines, activities, appointments, and individualised support plans.
- Promoting safeguarding, dignity, and emotional wellbeing, while managing challenging behaviour with therapeutic approaches.
- Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and multi\-agency meetings to ensure the best outcomes for young people.
- Maintaining accurate records, reports, and documentation to support ongoing care and compliance.
- Supporting the smooth day\-to\-day running of the home, including household tasks and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.
Requirements \& Qualifications
To be successful as a Senior Support Worker/Deputy Manager, you will need:
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare, or be working towards this qualification.
- At least 2 years’ experience within a children’s residential care setting.
- Experience supporting young people with ASC, mental health, emotional, or behavioural needs.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and childcare legislation.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship\-building abilities.
- Confidence and resilience to manage challenging situations.
- A full UK driving licence.
- A clean enhanced DBS check or willingness to complete the required checks.
- Paid Christmas party and extra annual leave for your birthday.
- Company pension scheme.
- Paid face\-to\-face training and ongoing professional development.
- Performance\-based bonuses, including annual appraisal, probation, and Ofsted bonuses.
- Referral bonus scheme.
- Overtime rate of £2\.50 extra per hour after 160 hours per month.
- Sleep\-in payments at £60 per night.
- Employment assistance scheme.
Pay: £32,000\.00\-£39,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On\-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- United Kingdom (required)
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