Permanent Jobs in Leeds, england

As a Deputy Manager in our children’s residential service,you’ll thrive on ensuring that each young person in your care feels heard and is fully supported to achieve their potential, whatever challenges they face.​

It’s not only about managing staff cover and the day-to-day operation of the home; as Deputy Manager you will play an active role in the lives of children and young people. The children have asked for someone who can do arts and crafts, take them to the movies, play games, keep them safe…and who likes pizza! Is this you?​

It’s an exciting time to join Leeds City Council’s children’s services, rated outstanding by Ofsted at our last inspection. We are significantly investing in our across Leeds, including care for young people with disabilities.​

We’re recruiting a Deputy Manager for a new, purpose-built 4-bed home in East Leeds, which will provide a stable home for young people with physical and / or learning disabilities, complex and potentially challenging needs.​

We are also looking for senior staff who feel ready to expand and further their career as a Deputy Manager in homes around the city as we expand our provision for young people. ​

We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.​

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.​

About you ​

As Deputy Manager (children’s homes) you will bring appropriate experience and qualifications to the role. We will fund your studies if you do not already hold the specified Level 5 Diploma.​

You must have : ​

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete Level 5 within 2 years)​
• at least 2 years’ experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years​
• extensive knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards​
• understanding of care planning and case management, with the ability to liaise constructively with professionals and families and manage challenging situations​
• ability to lead a team, supervise and motivate colleagues​

About the role​ ​

As our next Deputy Manager, you will bring a pro-social behaviour, restorative and solution-focused approach to the role. You will assess each young person’s needs and develop action plans to encourage behavioural change and promote positive relationships.​

The role is integral to the management team in the home and leads on managing the home and staff team to ensure a safe, stimulating environment and excellent round-the-clock care. ​

What we offer you ​

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including :

How to apply ​

Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words. Please ensure that your full employment history is covered in your CV.​

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. ​

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy .​

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.​

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2022. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.​

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.​

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Description

Job purpose ​

The Deputy Manager takes an active role in the lives of children and young people and is responsible for the provision of a safe and stimulating environment which primarily provides good quality care for children and young people. You will assess their needs and encourage behavioural and / or relational change through proactive and positive interaction, maintaining a pro-social behaviour, restorative and solution focused approach. ​

You will support the Registered Manager in the delivery of a high quality service that meets the emotional and developmental needs of children and young people. ​

You will take the lead role in the day-to-day leadership and management of the home in the provision of a safe home environment for children and young people; delivered in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the associated quality standards. You will organise, deploy and manage staff ensuring work patterns and rotas are flexible and maintained to ensure cover always meets the needs of the service.​

Special conditions

This post is subject to a higher level check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.​

The hours of work are determined by the needs of the service and are worked on a rota basis, which includes weekends, Bank Holidays and, if required, sleeping-in duties.

Responsibilities ​

Qualifications ​

Essential requirements ​​

It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.​

Essential behavioural and other characteristics required ​

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