Deputy Residential Manager
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities?
The Whistlestop, our new residential short breaks home in Randalstown is looking for a passionate and skilled Deputy Residential Manager to join us on this journey!
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to be at the heart of an innovative service, where your expertise will help create a nurturing, supportive environment for children and young people to thrive. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to bring our vision to life, ensuring that every short break at The Whistlestop has a lasting positive impact.
Your Role:
As Deputy Residential Manager, you will:
* Support the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards and compliance with RQIA regulations
* Line manage Residential staff
* Take charge and lead the team in the Manager's absence.
* Lead on staff planning to include staff rotas and shift planning around the child specific needs for each day.
* Work collaboratively with the Trust and parents/carers in the development of care plans for the children and young people using the service
* Provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where children and young people flourish.
* Handle safeguarding concerns with professionalism and care.
* Deliver on our commitment to excellence by writing insightful, professional reports.
* Train and develop the staff team in line with the requirements of the regulator, RQIA and the Children's Home Minimum Standards.
What We're Looking For:
Are you experienced, driven, and ready to make a difference? Here's what you'll bring to the role:
* Level 4 or above qualification in a childcare/healthcare/social science related subject (or working towards this qualification)
* Demonstrable experience of a supervisory role in a service delivered to children and young people
* Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people
* Demonstrable experience of managing safeguarding concerns
* Demonstrable experience of working in a residential setting
* Demonstrable experience of professional report writing
* A valid driving license and access to a vehicle with business class insurance or alternatively be able to demonstrate how you can meet the mobility requirements of the post
Ready to Apply?
Take the next step in your career and join a service that truly makes a difference. Apply online today!
Location: Randalstown, Co. Antrim
Hours: 37 hours per week, plus on-call duties
Salary: £35,713.60 - £47,793.20 per annum
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 19th January 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 27th January 2025
For further information and to submit your application, click APPLY NOW.
Important Notes:
Applicants must be registered with the NI Social Care Council (NISCC) or willing to register by appointment.
A waiting list will be maintained for similar roles for up to 12 months.
Join us in creating a brighter future for children and young people at The Whistlestop. Your journey starts here!
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's as it will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues to progress through the pay band of their role.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay progression steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.