Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our ever-growing Leicestershire Residential Team as a Deputy Manager on a full-time permanent basis - We have numerous vacancies still available!

Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.

Where are our homes based?

We currently have homes in Hinckley, Coalville, Syston, Mountsorrel, Braunstone and Market Harborough. Some are fully up and running whilst the others are still being mobilised.

Each of our beautiful homes will support children & young people aged between 8-18, providing up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.

What do our deputy managers do?

Build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities. Work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals. Shift lead and conduct staff supervisions. Support the Registered Manager with audits and other duties where required. Contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc. Document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date. Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to. Promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.

A bit about you!

Do you hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare? Do you hold OR are you willing to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's services? Do you have at least 1 year supervisory and shift leader experience in a Children's Residential setting? Do you have knowledge and experience of working with OFSTED Regulations and Quality Standards of Children's homes with the ability to support the manager to achieve a rating of outstanding? Do you have knowledge and experience of recording and reporting to enable safeguarding and protection of children & young people?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

To register your interest, please complete the contact form/provide your CV, or get in touch with alice.lambert@barnardos.org.uk / 02031 469 505 (option 2)