Deputy Manger / Team Leader

 

Key Duties:

• Lead and support a team of residential care staff, ensuring safe and consistent care practices at all times
• Assist the Registered Manager with daily operations and overall care delivery
• Oversee the implementation of care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies
• Coordinate and delegate tasks effectively during shifts
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and domestic routines in the home
• Participate in and encourage team engagement in recreational activities with young people (e.g. swimming, walking, games)
• Attend and contribute to meetings, reviews, and staff supervision
• Administer medication and ensure accurate documentation
• Undertake sleep-in duties as required
• Lead by example, promoting professionalism and positive role modelling

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong, appropriate relationships with young people
• Foster ongoing communication and cooperation with families and external professionals (e.g. social workers, therapists)
• Take a proactive role in policy development, service improvement, and team performance
• Support key workers and take on key working responsibilities where appropriate
• Respond calmly and safely to challenging behaviour, including physical interventions when necessary
• Ensure high standards of documentation, care planning, and safeguarding at all times
• Support team development and training through mentoring and supervision

Benefits

 

As part of the team, you’ll make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. In return, you’ll receive a fair package of pay and benefits, including:

• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension contributions into the NEST Scheme
• Free 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Birthday bonus
• Recommend a Friend scheme