Children'S Deputy Manager - £35,000 - £45,000 A Year in Derby

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Care Location: DerbySalary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annumJob Type: Full-time, PermanentGenuine Progression to Registered Manager Are you an experienced Deputy Manager or senior children's residential professional ready to take the next step towards running your own home?We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a growing children's residential care provider in Derby, offering a salary of £35,000–£45,000 and, importantly, a genuine opportunity to progress towards becoming the proposed Registered Manager of their next children's home .This isn't simply another Deputy Manager vacancy.The organisation is looking for someone with the ambition, confidence and capability to become a Registered Manager as the service continues to grow.You'll join the existing leadership team, developing your management experience while playing a key role in maintaining high standards of care, supporting the staff team and achieving positive outcomes for the children and young people within the home.The Role As Deputy Manager, you'll work closely with the Registered Manager and wider leadership team to support the effective day-to-day running of the home.Your responsibilities will include:Leading, supporting and motivating the residential care teamProviding guidance, supervision and leadership to staffSupporting the development of a positive, child-centred cultureEnsuring safeguarding procedures and care standards are consistently maintainedSupporting care planning, risk assessments and associated documentationPromoting positive outcomes for children and young peopleSupporting staff development, performance and good practiceHelping ensure the home operates in line with relevant regulations and organisational policiesTaking leadership responsibility when requiredDeveloping your management capability in preparation for progression towards Registered ManagerWhat We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is already experienced within children's residential care and genuinely ready to take on greater leadership responsibility.Essential requirements:Minimum 2 years' experience within children's residential careLevel 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or equivalent relevant qualificationDemonstrable leadership or supervisory experienceStrong understanding of safeguarding and good residential childcare practiceConfidence to lead, guide and support a staff teamResilient, motivated and solutions-focused approachGenuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young peopleFull UK driving licence and willingness to drive as part of the roleMost importantly, we're looking for someone who isn't simply searching for their next Deputy Manager position.We want someone who can see themselves running a children's home and is ready to start working towards that next step.What's On Offer? £35,000 – £45,000 per annumGenuine progression towards Registered ManagerOpportunity to develop alongside a growing children's residential providerHands-on leadership and management experienceSupport and development towards taking responsibility for a future homeOpportunity to influence the culture and quality of the serviceLong-term career progression as the organisation continues to growIf you're an experienced children's residential professional with leadership experience and the ambition to become a Registered Manager, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.TPBN1_UKTJ