Hamptons Resourcing is proud to partner with one of the UK’s leading children’s residential care providers, who are looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join their children’s residential home in Leicestershire.

The role:
•    Lead and support the team by supervising staff, managing shifts and rotas, and facilitating effective communication through meetings.
•    Ensure placement plans are implemented, education is encouraged, and all policies, procedures, and risk assessments are followed and kept up to date.
•    Promote the welfare and development of each child while providing guidance, motivation, and leadership to the wider staff team.
•    Have excellent knowledge and understanding of Children's core documents and the ability to monitor and update these as and when necessary. 

What we’re looking for:
•    Is 22 years old or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
•    Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
•    Has at least 2 year’s experiences within Residential Childcare and working alongside young people.
•    Has a valid manual driving licence.

What’s on offer?
•    Salary up to £35,000. 
•    Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving ‘Outstanding’.
•    224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years of working with us.
•    Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).
•    With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
•    Group Life Assurance Scheme: upon successful completion of you probation review, 3 times your annual salary will be provided to your designated beneficiary, should you die whilst employed at Compass.

Recruitment timeline:
We are committed to appointing the most suitable candidate and therefore encourage early applications. The recruitment process will involve initial screening, followed by interviews for shortlisted applicants. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a completed application form.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Hasani on 01926695214 or email hasani@hamptonsresourcing.com

Hamptons is passionate about equality and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of your individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.