Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home
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£40,000 – £45,000 | 2-Bed Home | Good Ofsted | Permanent
Are you an experienced Deputy Manager or strong Senior/Team Leader looking for a
role where you can develop your management experience without spending your entire working week on shift?
We're recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join an established 2-bed children's residential home rated Good by Ofsted.
This role offers a particularly attractive balance of approximately 50% shift work and 50% dedicated admin/management days, giving you protected time to support the Registered Manager with the effective running of the home.
The Role
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll help lead the staff team and maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting the residential team
- Taking responsibility for the home when the Registered Manager is absent
- Safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for young people
- Supporting with care plans, risk assessments and placement documentation
- Staff supervision, development and performance
- Quality assurance and maintaining strong Ofsted standards
- Working closely with social workers, families and other professionals
- Leading shifts and remaining actively involved in the day-to-day care of young people
What xgikmsk We're Looking For
You'll ideally have:
- Experience within an Ofsted-registered children's home
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Team Leader or experienced Senior
- Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
- Good knowledge of safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations
- Experience leading shifts and supporting staff
- Strong written, organisational and communication skills
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