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Location:West Sussex
Salary:£32,000 - £36,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract:Full-time, permanent (includes evening, weekend work, and rotad on-call duties)
Are you passionate about supporting children to overcome trauma and thrive in a therapeutic environment? We are seeking aTherapeutic Deputy Home Managerto join a dedicated team providing exceptional care to vulnerable children. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded therapeutic residential care setting.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs Therapeutic Deputy Home Manager, you will:
- Assist the Home Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring a nurturing and therapeutic environment.
- Provide high-quality leadership and management to the team, including rotad on-call duties.
- Model excellent parental care and therapeutic practice, inspiring your team to deliver consistent and effective care.
- Support the professional development of staff by fostering their understanding of therapeutic childcare.
- Help children to manage emotions, build healthier relationships, and improve their self-esteem in a safe and structured environment.
- Commit to delivering exceptional care and improving outcomes for children through psychoanalytic and trauma-informed approaches.
- Competitive salary between £32,000 to £36,000.
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Free meals during shifts
- Free parking
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
- A supportive, inclusive, and reflective work culture
- Extensive internal and external clinical support, including supervision in individual and group settings
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities, including training in psychoanalytic and group relations practices
- Career progression within a fully accredited therapeutic community
We are looking for a committed, creative, and dynamic individual with:
- Experience:At least 2 years of childcare experience.
- Qualifications:Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this.
- Skills:A strong understanding of therapeutic care, excellent leadership abilities, and a passion for supporting vulnerable children.
- Other Requirements:Full UK driving licence.
This role provides a unique opportunity to work in a setting that integrates therapeutic residential care and education, underpinned by psychoanalytic principles. Join a team that is passionate, supportive, and committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help children achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
