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Children's Residential Deputy Manager
Break
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Overview
Break is a forward-thinking non-profit organisation that’s delivered unique support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years. Co-production with staff, young people and families is at the very heart of everything we do. Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into. At Break we firmly believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved.
£33,428
Per year
Full time, Permanent
(37 hours per week)
Mundesley, Norfolk
Key information
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key role in reopening one of Break’s solo children’s homes in Norfolk, helping to create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for a young person in care.
We are seeking a Deputy Manager who consistently demonstrates strong leadership and effective people management skills, while always prioritising the care and wellbeing of our young people and developing those crucial, trusting relationships.
About the role
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help shape the culture, standards, and daily operations of the home from the outset. You will provide clear leadership to the team, model outstanding childcare practice, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care in line with regulatory and organisational standards. Depending on the needs of the home, a mixture of sleep-ins and waking nights may be required from time to time.
You will play a crucial role in building and maintaining a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment where young people feel safe, valued, and supported to achieve positive outcomes. You will supervise a team of Senior Support Workers and Support Workers, ensuring that children and young people are supported in their physical, psychological, emotional, and social development.
In partnership with the Registered Manager, you will ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and other essential statutory requirements, including safeguarding and health and safety standards.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact contactrecruitment@break-charity.org. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
Requirements
Key skills include:
• Diploma/NVQ Qualified (Minimum Level 3) in a social care related subject.
• The ability to inspire and motivate your team and young people within the service.
• Promote a culture of high standards and excellent performance.
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature.