Job Description Join Our Team as a Deputy Manager
Contract Type: Full-time, 9-month fixed term contract
Salary: £24,701.04 - £28,108.08 pro rata (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Location: Poole
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week Why Choose Budwood?
At Budwood, part of Polaris Community, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for young people in our Children’s Homes and 16+ Supported Accommodation. Our mission is to provide stability and support to those who have faced adverse childhood experiences, helping them grow in confidence and gain essential life skills for independence. The Role
We are on the lookout for a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to support two of our Children’s Residential Homes in Poole. In this role, you will:
Act as Home Manager in their absence, guided by the Area Manager.
Support and motivate the staff team through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and development planning.
Ensure high-quality care and accommodation for young people, aligned with their placement plans.
Build trusted relationships with young people,



promoting safety, respect, and personal development.
Champion a culture of listening, dignity, and empowerment for all young people.
Promote collaborative working with families, education providers, health services, and local authorities.
Ensure staff are trained in safeguarding and compliant with policies and refresher requirements.
Be an ambassador for Budwood’s therapeutic model, CATCH.
Assist with rotas, budget management, and timesheet oversight.
Lead new staff inductions and conduct absence review meetings.
Oversee record-keeping (e.g., risk assessments, placement plans, weekly reports) ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Guide the team in supporting young people’s learning and emotional development.
Manage home finances when needed.
Ensure high domestic standards, including meal preparation and home maintenance.
Support inspections, audits, and uphold health & safety and fire safety compliance.
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📌 Deputy Manager Children's Home (España)
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