Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home (Leominster)

Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home (Leominster)

We are seeking for a passionate and experienced Assistant Manager to join our team in Leominster (near Hereford). We offer a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people.
What you'll do:

• Support the Registered Manager: Ensure high-quality care and safeguarding for children in a dual-registration home.
• Manage operations: Assist with the daily management of two homes, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and security.
• Contribute to care planning: Attend meetings, maintain records, and complete tasks related to individual care plans.
• Maintain records and confidentiality: Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping, upholding confidentiality in all duties.
• Work with the team: Contribute to rota planning, staff recruitment, and training.
• Respond to challenges: Provide guidance and support during challenging situations.

What you'll need:

• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent)
• Qualification such as CQSW/DipSW/NVQ 4 in Care or Management, Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• At least 1 year of management experience and 2 years in a children's residential setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding children.
• Full UK driving licence.

We offer:

• Competitive salary: £34,000 - £36,000
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Employee discounts
• Health & wellbeing program
• Sick pay (after qualifying period)

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.