Deputy Manager - Children’s Home

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a children’s residential home.

This role would suit a residential childcare professional who can work closely with the Registered Manager, lead staff day to day and help deliver safe, consistent and child-centred care for children and young people.

You will help maintain high standards across the home, support Ofsted compliance and promote a positive safeguarding culture.

The role will involve:

• Supporting the Registered Manager and deputising when required
• Leading, mentoring and supervising Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers
• Carrying out supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews
• Supporting recruitment, induction and staff training
• Helping manage rotas and safe staffing levels
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are followed
• Supporting audits, quality monitoring and regulatory compliance
• Building positive relationships with families, social workers and professionals

We are looking for someone with:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Experience within children’s residential care
• Strong leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted expectations
• Ability to remain calm, resilient and professional under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
• Previous Team Leader or Deputy Manager experience
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Experience supporting children with complex needs or behaviours that challenge
• Full UK driving licence

This is a meaningful opportunity to support a children’s home, develop a strong team and help create a safe, stable and positive environment for young people.

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