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At KerryLynnCare Ltd, you can observe the quality of residential childcare and the culture in which young people and staff are actively listened to. We focus on developing a management system that does not rely on spreadsheets or "heads on beds".

KerryLynnCare Ltd are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join our new therapeutic childcare setting in the Gateshead area! Flexible with shifts covering 7 days a week day and night.

In return, you will be rewarded with a career defining opportunity to impact on an ambitious and growing organisation that is committed to staff retention, development, and equality.

KerryLynnCare Ltd also provides random rewards and occasional vouchers as part of its incentIve program as a thank you.

Benefits:

Company Pension, Mileage allowance, Full Induction including accredited therapeutic behaviour management training (CPI Safety Intervention and CPI Verbal Intervention), including yearly re-accreditation in theory and physical training. Regular ongoing training and indirect support from our In-House HR department and an incentivised Level 3 and Level 5 diploma Scheme.

Additionally, there is the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities, such as bullying or menopause and andropause champion, which will be reflected in the pay structure.

Job Incentives:

- Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme

- An independent professional face-to-face counselling service for staff and their families

- 24-hour employee assistance helpline

- Support for life’s toughest challenges. Alcohol. Drugs. Debt. Legal issues. Family issues. Housing. Childcare. Tax. Bereavement. Relationships. Domestic issues. Eldercare. General finance

- Full support with CPD

- Mandatory Training funded

- Access to further qualifications

- Genuine investment in your career with the opportunity to progress into a more Senior Management position.

- Ability to progress even further in the company

- Refer a friend to receive a £100 voucher following a successful probationary period (successful referees will also be entered into a prize draw for an opportunity to win £200)

- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages

- Free Parking

- One extra day holiday accrued for every year serving (maximum of five years)

- A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)

- The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!

A bit about the role

Job Title:

Deputy Manager (Children’s Home) Responsible to: Senior / Registered Manager & Responsible Individual.

The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager to be responsible for all staff working within or from the Children’s Home as identified by the Responsible Individual.

Disclosure & Barring Service – For this post you will be required to complete a full DBS check and then register for the online update service.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to Home Manager, your focus will be on providing nurturing therapeutic care to children who’ve experienced traumatic life experiences. Day-to-day, that could mean coordinating cooking and cleaning routines, administering medication, and arranging school runs, activities, and appointments – as well as preparing child-centred reports, chairing meetings, and speaking at court cases. It’s shift-based, with late, weekend, Bank Holiday, waking nights, and sleep-in duties. And naturally, we’ll look for you to ensure the home meets legislation, including Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and KerryLynnCare Ltd.’s policies. Ultimately, you’ll be one of the home’s influential champions: supervising care, and giving children the support, they need to thrive.

As part of a defined PACE therapeutic model, we have a highly visible senior management team and extensive staff support structures. This includes group and clinical supervision for all staff.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain a firm, caring, consistent, and well-ordered working environment.

- Supervising children and young people before and after the school/college day including meal times and to proactively support/encourage the development of their cooking skills etc.

- To actively promote and participate in care planning, developing risk assessments, therapeutic behaviour management and to attend regular team meetings.

- Accompanying children and young people on recreational activities and demonstrating positive role modelling.

- Working as part of a team to provide a programme of evening & weekend activities for children and young people and to effectively manage small budgets, in relation to this.

- Promoting the social and emotional well-being & development of children and young people and to consistently strive to further develop these skills.

- Liaising with other staff, professionals, parents, and carers as necessary and maintaining high levels of professionalism at all times.

- Undertaking any administrative tasks linked to the care of children and young people e.g., keeping appropriate records, making reports as required by the Home and any regulatory bodies.

- To maintain a log of all accidents, incidents, or physical intervention and to challenge suspected inappropriate practice according to policies and procedures.

- To participate in case reviews where necessary and to provide support and assistance when difficulties arise.

- Maintain knowledge of, and adherence to, the home's policies.

- To assist in developing strategies in therapeutic behaviour management and to take a lead role in managing the young person’s difficult behaviour, implementing the strategies agreed. Assisting with the medical and physical needs of children and young people. This is done to ensure that all young people are encouraged to take part at some level, no matter what their ability. Encouragement of young people to reach their own goals.

- Protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people whom the jobholder has direct responsibility for or comes into contact with. Staying up to date with safeguarding policies and legislation is part of this process.

- Ensuring healthcare needs of the children and young people are met, including making appointments and accompanying them and completing written reports following their attendance. To ensure all medical and clinical procedures are carried out safely (undergoing any relevant training to enhance your skills).

- To report immediately to management any noticeable changes in health, behaviour or circumstances of our children and young people – maintaining their right to privacy and confidentiality.

- To be a key member of the care team and can work within a team.

- To be innovative, creative, and flexible, and has an open mind and a willingness to learn.

- Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, self-awareness, and acceptance of others.

Other Duties:

- To participate in annual performance appraisals and undertake relevant staff development.

- To be responsible for the health and safety of self and others (in accordance with the Home’s Health & Safety Policy).

- To support education with the children and young people’s daily educational needs and to provide a 24-hour learning environment, with vocational activities and helping with the development of their numeracy and literacy skills.

- Providing cover in other areas as required.

- To carry out any other appropriate duties requested by the Registered Manager.

- Ensure that all buildings are secured before leaving the site.

- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the home’s Safeguarding Policy & Procedures.

- To clean and tidy the communal areas of the home as required and ensure children/young people keep their own rooms clean and tidy.

- To prepare meals for the children as and when required. The above list is indicative and not exhaustive.

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience of working with children? (Essential)

- Do you have a Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Level 3 in Residential Childcare/Young People's Workforce? (Essential)

- Could you please advise your availability for an interview?

- Do you have a current UK full driving license? (Desirable)

- Work Location: One location with the possibility of working at our sister home at some point in the future

Job Type: Permanent

If you are looking to find a job where you can really make a difference – and perhaps start an exciting new journey in your own life – apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £36,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Experience:

• Team leader: 2 years (required)
• Support Environment: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025