At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead shifts and support staff in a nurturing environment for children and young people.
- Company: Established independent children's care provider with a focus on safeguarding and child-centred care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, 5.6 weeks annual leave, and free training worth over £1,000.
- Other info: Join a growing organisation with strong internal support and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while developing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and 2 years’ experience in children's residential care.
The predicted salary is between 38602 - 38602 £ per year.
Location: Sussex
Salary: Starting from £38,602.40 per annum inclusive of night payments, plus benefits
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Average 42 hours per week on a 5-week rolling rota (2 days on, 3 days off)
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: Required as part of the rota (night payments included within salary)
Service: Children’s Residential Home
Service Users: Children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs, mental health needs, learning disabilities, autistic behaviours, child sexual exploitation risks, and complex safeguarding needs
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Applicants without this qualification may be supported to complete it.
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years’ experience within children’s residential care within the last 5 years, including at least 1 year supervising or managing staff within a care setting. Strong Ofsted knowledge required.
The Home: Our client is a long-established independent children’s residential care provider delivering nurturing, supportive environments for children and young people. Safeguarding is central to everything they do, with a strong focus on providing safe, stable and child‑centred care.
Who we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager with a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people. The successful candidate will be confident in leading shifts, supporting staff performance, maintaining compliance, and deputising for the Registered Manager when required.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Minimum 2 years’ recent children’s residential care experience
- Minimum 1 year supervising or managing staff
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
- Good understanding of safeguarding, child protection, CSE and behaviour management
- Emotional resilience and confidence managing challenging behaviours
- Strong leadership, communication and report writing skills
- Driving licence preferred
- Flexible approach to rota working and on‑call responsibilities
Being part of the team: Our client is an established independent children’s care provider operating since 1999.
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Perkbox benefits
- Free training worth over £1,000
- Structured support and career development
- Strong internal support network
Training & Qualifications:
- Free access to high-quality training through an in‑house CACHE registered training centre
- Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification support if required
- Ongoing mandatory and specialist training
Sponsorship is not available.
Deputy Manager in Burgess Hill employer: Sgscare
As a leading national children's care provider based in Birmingham, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of our employees. With competitive salaries, comprehensive training programmes, and a strong emphasis on employee wellness, we empower our Registered Managers to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers unique opportunities for career advancement in a rewarding environment.
