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Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home
We are looking for candidates who can make a difference to our young people’s lives!
We are looking for passion over experience.
Salary: £34,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description
As a Therapeutic Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in promoting professional, therapeutic, and nurturing childcare practice. You will ensure compliance with quality standards, regulations, and relevant legislation, providing care, support, and supervision to children and young people. Your duties will include household tasks, promoting independent living skills, and fostering a therapeutic environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting the Registered Manager to provide guidance and management of therapeutic support workers to stay in line with Assist Care's Specialist Care’s Policies and Procedures.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulations, and relevant legislation.
Deliver care, support, and supervision to children and young people.
Maintain a therapeutic environment and work restoratively with children and young people.
Implement consistent boundaries to create safety.
Respect children's rights and work in an anti-discriminatory manner.
Help develop a true sense of identity and self-worth for each child.
Engage with and listen to children and young people, observing and recording their behaviour.
Support integration into social activities and educational settings.
Use reactive strategies to manage behaviour.
Embed the company’s therapeutic principles and practice.
Leadership and Management:
Promote anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities.
Participate in team meetings, handovers, and supervisions.
Engage in reflective practice and peer supervision.
Maintain a record of continuous personal development.
Participate in the annual appraisal process and complete required training.
Represent Assist Care Ltd positively in all interactions.
Building and Supporting Positive Relationships:
Act as a positive role model for children, young people, and colleagues.
Liaise with other professionals, such as schools and social workers.
Share information with relevant professionals and significant others.
Work in partnership with educational staff to meet educational needs.
Maintain professional relationships, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
Safeguarding:
Promote the welfare of children and young people.
Be alert to signs of distress or abuse and ensure needs are met.
Commit to safeguarding and personal development training.
Financial Management:
Monitor and control expenditure, maintaining accurate records.
Health and Safety:
Manage health and safety processes, including risk assessments.
Maintain a high standard of safety and cleanliness in the home.
Care Management and Planning:
Assist in preparation for reviews and meetings.
Contribute to care planning and implementation.
Communication and ICT:
Maintain excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and written records.
Proficiently use Microsoft Office applications.
Other Conditions:
Working Pattern will be mostly Weekdays but must be available to cover an on call rota and
Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the organisation.
Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines.
Undertake other duties as required.
Overtime available
Person Specification
Experience:
Experience working with Looked After Children and Young People, particularly those with early childhood trauma and challenging behaviours.
Supervisory experience in a children’s residential setting.
Experience with care plans and risk assessments.
Experience in multidisciplinary settings.
Skills, Knowledge, and Aptitude:
Knowledge of psychotherapeutic techniques and relevant regulations.
Understanding the needs of looked after children.
Effective communication, reporting, and organisational skills.
Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and positive engagement with significant others.
IT skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility, empathy, and the ability to manage difficult situations.
Qualifications and Training:
Level 4 Diploma Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it.
Commitment to further qualifications and mandatory training.
This post is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and references.
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Apply today to join a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
Job Type: Full-time
Enrolment in NVQ Level 4/5 or equivalent plus additional accredited specialised training programs valued up to £8,000.
Salary: £34,000 - £45,000 per annum
Additional pay:
Overtime pay
Performance bonus
Benefits:
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Supervisory: 1 year (required)
Restraint and de escalation: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
Enhanced child and adult workforce DBS (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Senior Residential Support Worker/ Team Leader - Children's Home (EBD)
We are looking for candidates who can make a difference to our young people’s lives!
We are looking for passion over experience.
Job Description
About Us
Assist Care is a 2 bed Children's Home (EBD) in Coventry specialising in providing high-quality trauma-informed care to children and young people aged 7 - 17 with Emotional and/or Behavioural Difficulties in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
Role: Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader - Children’s Home (EBD).
Salary: £14.20 - £16.50 per hour + £60 sleep-in. (Dependent on experience/qualifications)
Coventry, West Midlands
£14.2 - £16.5 per hour
Permanent
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The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.
Key Responsibilities
Lead shifts and support the team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
Build strong, trusting relationships with children, promoting their safety, well-being, and development.
Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices.
Support and mentor junior staff, promoting a positive and supportive team culture.
Engage in key work sessions, activity planning, and daily routines.
Support the management team with audits, reports, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a residential childcare setting.
NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent) – essential.
Commitment to undertaking Level 5 Diploma in Leadership (if not already held).
Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care and child development.
Resilient, compassionate, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Full UK driving licence – desirable.
Benefits
Casual clothes
Company pension
Career progression
On-site parking
Residential Support Worker - Children's Home (EBD)
We are looking for candidates who can make a difference to our young people’s lives!
We are looking for passion over experience.
Coventry, West Midlands
£12.8 - £13.5 per hour
Permanent
Please send your CV to
The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.
Job Description
About Us
Assist Care is a 2 bed Children's Home (EBD) in Coventry specialising in providing trauma-informed care to children with Emotional and/or Behavioural Difficulties.
Role: Residential Support Worker - Children’s Home (EBD).
Salary: £12.50 - £13.50 per hour + £60 sleep-in. (£31,700 to £33,800 including sleeps).
Shift pattern: 1 on / 2 off or 2 on / 4 off or 08am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am.
The successful candidate will have the following Qualifications/Requirements:
Must have a valid Right To Work in the UK.
Must be aged 21 and above.
Must hold UK Manual Drivers Licence
Have NVQ Level 3 or above in children's residential care or equivalent or willing to work towards.
Detailed knowledge of the children's home regulations and standards
Evidence of having transferable skills that you can bring to our children's home
Must be fully flexible in working hours Monday - Sunday, including sleeps.
Residential Children's Support Worker: 1 year
Ability to use or willing to learn and embrace the use of electronic recording system
Be willing to partake in any training as instructed by the home.
Benefits
Performance rewards
Career progression
Casual dress code
Referral programme
On-site parking
Benefits for Working for Assist Care
Assist Care believes in nurturing our exceptional team and so if you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be benefiting from:
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Fully funded & tailored training, including MAPA training and opportunities for the Level 4 in Residential Childcare and the Level 5 in Leadership and Management!
Refer a friend scheme
Company Pension
Outstanding career development opportunities
An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company
Competitive rates of pay
Referral programme
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