Deputy Childrens Home Manager

As Deputy Children’s Home Manager, you will play a key role in providing the best possible outcomes for children and young people in this small residential service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact, offering guidance, stability, and encouragement to support each child’s growth and development., In this role, you will:

• Support the Home Manager in day-to-day management of the service.

• Lead and supervise a team of care staff, ensuring quality care standards are met.

• Assist in creating individualized care plans tailored to each child’s unique needs.

• Promote a safe, positive, and engaging environment where children feel supported.

• Liaise with external agencies, including social workers, schools, and health services.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and safeguarding policies.

• Previous experience of working with children in a residential or care setting.

• Qualified to Level 5 Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards this qualification.

• A reliable, flexible approach to work.

• A strong passion for creating positive outcomes for the children and young people you support., Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so applicants must declare all convictions and cautions (including those "spent" unless they are protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and are a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer.

• Salary: £35K per annum plus £55 for any sleepovers undertaken.

• Hours: Full Time, working on a rota basis.

• Contract: Permanent

Employer

Social Care & Education Jobs are proud to be an approved Recruitment Partner for this Children’s Provider. While we are not the end employer, we have been selected to support this organization in finding the right candidate to join their dedicated team.