Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fixing what needs fixing, together.
This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it
We're looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to join an exciting new children's home and play a key role in shaping its culture, values and future from the very beginning.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Worker ready to take the next step, or an established Deputy Manager looking for a fresh challenge. With a brand-new team, we're looking for someone who can bring strong leadership skills, support and develop staff, and help create a positive and therapeutic culture from day one.
You'll have the opportunity to bring your own experience, ideas and strengths to the home, helping children achieve positive outcomes through relationship-based, child-centred care. We're particularly interested in someone who brings energy, creativity and positivity, encouraging children to enjoy new experiences, build confidence and reach their full potential.
Our approach is centred on holistic, trauma-informed care, therapeutic parenting and PACE principles. Experience supporting children with complex or challenging behaviours and through periods of transition is highly valued, alongside the ability to help staff understand behaviours, build strong relationships and respond with empathy, consistency and care. Ongoing therapeutic training and development opportunities will support you to further grow your expertise. You'll be joining an established leadership team that is passionate about developing people, with a Registered Manager who is committed to coaching, mentoring and helping colleagues reach their full potential.
We are looking for someone who
- Is 22 years old or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
- Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
- Has at least 2 year’s experiences within Residential Childcare and working alongside young people.
- Has a valid manual driving licence.
What will I do as a Deputy Manager?
- Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference within a child’s life, create positive relationships with them, meeting their needs and always safeguarding them.
- Within this leadership role you will be responsible for: staff supervision, leading shifts, making rotas, leading staff meetings, ensuring that placement plans are followed and education is supported, and ensuring that policies, procedures and risk assessments are adhered to and updated.
- You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance to and support the wider staff team.
What work for Compass?
- Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving ‘Outstanding’.
- Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
- Annual leave starts at 26 days, in addition to bank holidays, and increases to 28 days following two years of continuous service (Capped at 28 days).
- Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).
- With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme: upon successful completion of you probation review, 3 times your annual salary will be provided to your designated beneficiary, should you die whilst employed at Compass.
The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.
Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We have excellent internal frameworks including REACH and GRACE which all contribute towards your day-to-day job role.