Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager Children's Residential Home INTRODUCTION

Our Ofsted-registered residential home, located in NE4 postcode (Tyne and Wear) will support 2 young people, aged between 7 and 17 with suspected mental health trauma, educational, sensory, and complex behavioural difficulties (EBD).

Legacy Youth Care is looking to appoint a Deputy Manager, who will work in our new residential children's home based in NE4 postcode.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Manager to help and shape a new residential children's care home from the ground up, with their voice valued every step of the way, and learn from the very experienced leadership team.

It’s the beginning of an exciting journey, with the potential to lead the opening of more homes in succession, and at Legacy Youth Care, we are dedicated to investing in people, valuing a thriving and empowering culture, and nurturing everyone’s vision for growth.

Unleash your potential:
We offer you the chance to push the boundaries of what's possible and make an unforgettable mark on the lives of children who crave your enthusiasm and guidance.

Energising growth:
Prepare for a roller coaster of professional development opportunities, we’re committed to your continuous growth and will support you!

Championed support:
Legacy Youth Care is dedicated to nurturing love, joy, and happiness among children and staff. We’re a team that stands shoulder to shoulder with you, providing unwavering support, professional growth, and encouragement for your innovative ideas.

Revolutionary ideas:
We are free-thinkers who encourage you to fuel your professional curiosity and develop new strategies to elevate our care. We want our children to dream big and become the best they can be, striving toward academic or vocational qualifications, professions, and careers.

Deputy Manager is to be responsible for effective day-to-day running of the residential home, to be responsible for a team of staff and work allocations, as well as undertaking direct work with children in the residential home when necessary. In addition, DM will deputise responsibilities of all aspects of the residential premises.

We are seeking a passionate and visionary, tenacious and driven Deputy Manager to lead and oversee the daily operations of our children’s home. The ideal candidate will ensure a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for the children in our care.

Whilst non-contractual and not exhaustive, the following lists the key areas for which the individual is responsible and accountable in the role of Deputy Manager ('the Applicant') with Legacy Youth Care (LYC) Ltd (‘the Employer’). The individual’s support is required in developing the job description and role.

You will:

• Support the Registered Manager in ensuring full compliance with company policies, procedures, and all Ofsted regulations.
• Act as the Registered Manager in their absence, maintaining operational consistency and standards.
• Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare, development, and rights of all young people within the home.
• Ensure you and the staff team implement and adhere to the Safeguarding Policy, Working Together 2019, and local authority safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure that you and the staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home, updating relevant documents as directed by your Registered Manager.
• Have a good understanding of the Care Standards Act 2000 and Children’s Home (England) Regulations 2015.
• Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person‑centered childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young person.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to and…