Deputy Manager

Salary: PO1 £ 38,220 - £40,777 (pro rata) plus weekend enhancements and sleep in allowance where appropriate.

Contract:Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Leeds City Council is looking for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our children’s residential services . In this vital role, you’ll help ensure that every young person in your care feels supported, safe, and empowered to achieve their potential.

As Deputy Manager you’ll help oversee daily operations while actively engaging with children and young people, building positive relationships through shared activities and experiences. 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?

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. This is your chance to join us and support our Child Friendly Leeds ambition.

We are proud to align our work with the council’s values and ambitions , placing children and families at the heart of everything we do. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, energy, and compassion to this vital role, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

About you

As Deputy Manager 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 a Deputy Manager you’ll play a key role in supporting the leadership and day-to-day running of one of our children’s homes. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you’ll help create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

You’ll lead by example, providing guidance and motivation to the staff team while ensuring high standards of care are delivered. From building strong relationships with young people and their families to managing care plans and supporting staff development, this role offers variety and the chance to make a real difference.

This is an opportunity to bring your skills, compassion and experience to a team committed to creating brighter futures for children and young people.

What we offer you

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

• a competitive salary plus enhancements for nights and weekends
• generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holiday allowance
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities, including support to study for relevant qualifications
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Please complete the online application form.

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

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

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