Arborvitae Care Services
Therapeutic Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential

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The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading our 2 & 4 bed children’s homes. You’ll help deliver outstanding care, lead staff, ensure regulatory compliance. You will be required to have extensive knowledge of the following legislation: Children’s Act, Children’s Homes Regulations, OFSTED Regulations (REG 40, 44 & 45).
Key Responsibilities
- Assist all staff in day-to-day home management, providing leadership, identifying training needs and opportunities for professional growth
- Implement and adhere to all relevant legislation for Children’s Homes (Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Care Standards and the SCCIF), driving continuous improvement through knowledge share and education with the team.
- Support all staff to ensure you are all fully compliant with the company’s policies, procedures, legislation and social policy
- Ensuring safeguarding, risk assessments & care plans are up to date
- Work with multi-agency teams, families, and professionals to ensure best practice
- On call duties as and when required to provide safeguarding escalation support
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Person Specification
- Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (E)
- Level 5 Leadership & Management in Children’s Residential Care (or willing to work towards) (E)
- At least 1 year in a deputy/senior role in a children’s residential setting (E)
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, trauma, Ofsted frameworks & DoLS (E)
- Full UK Driving Licence (E)
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour from a young person, especially those with EBD (E)


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Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced holiday scheme, increasing with service
- Birthday day off
- NHS Cash Plan Top Up
- Life Assurance X3
- Free Blue Light Card
- Clear, career progression with our “Roots to Growth” scheme
- Pension, casual dress & on site parking
- Work in beautifully renovated homes that reflect the standard of care we believe in
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional training to enhance your skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Pay: £36,000.00-£41,300.00 per year
Benefits
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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