Residential Childcare Deputy Manager

Residential Childcare Deputy Manager

Location: Narel Sharpe, Birmingham, B66

Salary: 35,000.00 – 38,000.00

At Dignus Group, we provide stability, guidance and care to those who need it most. We are passionate about helping young people reach their full potential in life, if you share these same values we would love you to come and join our team of confident and dedicated individuals making a lasting impact!

We aim to provide highly nurturing, therapeutic children’s homes for young people with a variety of complex needs. As a Residential Childcare Deputy Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact by helping young people to develop resilience, overcome challenges, and thrive in a safe environment. Our rewarding careers as Residential Childcare Deputy Manager will offer personal fulfilment, the chance to build deep connections, and opportunities for personal growth.

Role Overview: We are seeking a Residential Childcare Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in our brand new service located in Birmingham. This is an 7 bedded service which specialises in delivering exceptional care and unwavering support to children and young people between the ages of 11 and 17 years. We are looking for someone with the passion and determination to go the extra mile to create a home that every child truly deserves. This includes creating a space brimming with activity, new experiences, and, most importantly, fun and laughter.

You will be fully supported in your new role with a comprehensive induction program and ongoing development. This role is both rewarding and challenging, requiring a strong commitment to our values and the ability to handle difficult situations with resilience.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of Dignus Group (Resilience, Courage, Integrity, Respect, Confidence and innovation)
• Manage the service effectively in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Take responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring the smooth running of the service.
• Meet the physical, emotional, behavioural, culture and educational needs of our young people.
• Provide managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.
• Assist the Registered Manager with the recruitment and retention of staff team.
• Lead the team to deliver high quality care to our young people.
• Ensure all risks are safely managed in line with Company policies and procedures.
• Review the young people’s care plans and other associated documentation.
• Provide support to the Registered Manager to ensure the completion of day to day tasks.
• Complete on call duties on a rota basis.
• Undertake responsibility for regular supervisions, addressing performance issues and identifying training and development needs.
• Promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person.
• A desire to learn, we provide training and apprenticeships for you to achieve your full potential.
• Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level.

Person specification

• You are able to provide emotional and social support whilst promoting dignity and respect.
• You show integrity by conducting yourself ethically, honestly and honourably.
• You possess the moral strength to do what is right at all times.
• You show resilience by never giving up or compromising on quality.
• You are confident to challenge ways of working to encourage new ideas and achieve positive outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

• Due to the ages of our young people you will need to be above 21 years.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children and young people.
• Proven supervisory experience.
• Diploma or NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• A good standard of written and verbal English.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Flexible working
• 31 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• 2x Salary Life Insurance
• Additional annual leave entitlement at key milestones
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Overtime (when available)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discount scheme (Blue Light Card)
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

If you have challenges understanding any of the above values or behaviours and how you may have demonstrated these, please contact us for an informal chat.

We are committed to providing disabled and neurodivergent applicants with any reasonable adjustments or accommodations needed. Therefore, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment or interview process. We are happy to help and can make suggestions if you are unsure about what is available.