About this role
Budwood Limited Dual Deputy Manager Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £32,934.72 - £37,477.44 per annum - dependent on qualifications and experience Location: Poole Specific Hours: 40 hours per week
What We Offer
33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)Company pensionEmployee discount schemeAccess to wellbeing programmesMonthly clinical and professional supervisionOngoing professional training and supervision About Budwood Limited
Budwood, part of Polaris Community, is a local service dedicated to providing high-quality children’s homes and 16+ Supported Accommodation. Our young people may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and our aim is to offer them a stable, nurturing home environment where they can feel safe, grow in confidence and gain the skills they need for adulthood and independence.
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate, motivated Dual Deputy Manager to support our two children’s residential homes in Poole. You’ll help lead the team, maintain high standards of care and support young people aged 8-18 as they work towards independence.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Home Manager and deputise when requiredLead, mentor and supervise staff to maintain high-quality careEnsure care aligns with each young person’s placement planBuild positive, trusting relationships and promote development and safetyWork collaboratively with families, schools, health services and local authoritiesMaintain safeguarding compliance and ensure staff training is currentPromote Budwood’s therapeutic approach (CATCH)Assist with rotas, budgeting, timesheets and staff inductionsOversee records, risk assessments and placement documentationSupport learning, emotional development and independenceMaintain home standards, including meal prep and general upkeepAssist with inspections, audits and health and safety complianceParticipate in the on-call rota and ongoing professional development About You
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care / Children and Young People (or working towards this qualification)At least two years’ experience in residential childcare or supported livingFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicleStrong understanding of the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004 and Supported Accommodation Quality StandardsSolid knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirementsExperience supporting young people, ideally including emotional and behavioural needs, youth work or residential careConfident leadership and teamwork skillsExcellent communication and organisational skillsProactive, flexible and child-centred Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Budwood Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.