At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team in providing high-quality care for children with complex needs.
- Company: A dedicated children's residential care provider in Milton Keynes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to nurturing and safeguarding vulnerable children.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day leadership and management of a children’s residential home in Milton Keynes.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring children and young people receive safe, nurturing and high-quality residential childcare, particularly those with emotional, behavioural and complex needs.
They will support the Registered Manager with safeguarding, staff management, regulatory compliance and quality assurance, helping create a positive environment where children and young people can thrive and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the children’s home.
- Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.
- Lead, motivate, supervise and develop the residential care team.
- Lead shifts and oversee staffing levels and rotas.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
- Ensure high-quality, child-centred care is provided in line with individual care plans.
- Support care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
- Promote positive behaviour and support young people with challenging or complex needs.
- Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation.
- Ensure safeguarding procedures, policies and regulatory requirements are followed.
- Support compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted requirements.
- Contribute to audits, quality assurance and continuous service improvement.
- Build effective relationships with families, social workers, local authorities and other professionals.
- Participate in the management on-call rota and work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
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