Deputy Manager

JobTitle: Deputy Manager - Childrens Care
Location: Harrow
Agency: Prospero Health and Social Care (Recruiting on behalf of our client)
Salary: 30,500 - Potentially negotiable to the right candidate.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Full-time Must be flexible - including weekends
Annuual Leave - 33 days Plus bank holidays

About the Role:
We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager in a children's care setting, supporting the day-to-day management and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young adults. This role involves overseeing both permanent and sessional special needs play workers, creating empowering activity programs, and leading a team to deliver high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team, ensuring high standards of care for children and young adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- Develop and deliver fun, stimulating, and person-centered activities (e.g., storytelling, arts, sports, group games, community outings).
- Support children with high support needs, including distressed behaviors, in our centre, community, or family homes.
- Ensure safeguarding policies are adhered to and foster relationships with families to track and support childrens development.
- Lead Positive Behaviour Support frameworks, focusing on understanding and addressing underlying needs.
- Conduct risk assessments, maintain a safe environment, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
- Manage rotas, communication with families and professionals, and ensure accurate records are kept.
- Support staff development through induction, supervision, and ongoing coaching.

Essential Requirements:
- 4 years of experience in childcare, education, or youth work.
- 1 year of experience in a role with line management responsibilities.
- Level 3 qualification in childcare, youth work, or a relevant field.
- Experience working with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
- Ability to protect children from harm and demonstrate a positive approach to distressed behaviours.
- Strong written and computer skills for record-keeping and reporting.
- Flexibility with working hours, including weekends, and commitment to personal development.
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to lead others effectively.
- Self-leadership and adaptable communication skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge of child development, particularly related to emotional, social, and educational needs.
- Positive Behaviour Support or CALM training.
- Multiagency safeguarding training.
- Full drivers license.
- Experience in managing resources and budgets.

Why Apply?
This is a rewarding role where you can make a tangible impact on the lives of children, ensuring they have access to the support and activities they need to thrive. If you are passionate about providing excellent care and are looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the right fit for this role to (url removed)

We look forward to hearing from you!