At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Registered Manager in leading a children's residential home and ensuring high-quality care.
- Company: A dedicated organisation focused on providing nurturing environments for children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £45,000, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and on-call duties included.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
- Contract type Full Time
- Location Bognor Regis
- Sector Children's Homes recruitment, Children's Residential Care
- Specialism Children's Social Care
- Pay £45,000 per year
Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (Bognor Regis)
Hours: 40 per week | Reports to: Registered Manager | Supervisory role: Yes | Salary: £45,000
Role Summary
The Deputy Manager supports the Registered Manager in running a children’s residential home, leading staff, ensuring safeguarding, and delivering high-quality care.
They deputise in the Manager’s absence and help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and deputise for the Registered Manager
- Lead shifts and supervise staff
- Ensure safeguarding and compliance with regulations and Ofsted standards
- Oversee care planning, records, and documentation
- Support staff development, supervision, and rota management
- Work directly with children and young people when required
- Liaise with families and external professionals
- Manage incidents, safeguarding concerns, and complaints
- Ensure health, safety, and property standards are maintained
- Participate in on-call duties and flexible working
Requirements
Essential
- Experience in a senior role in children’s residential care
- Experience with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills
- Safeguarding knowledge and commitment
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work flexibly, including on-call
Desirable
- Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or working towards)
- 2+ years’ residential childcare experience
- Eligibility to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship)
Due to the large numbers of responses, we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application.
Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven’t heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home in Bognor Regis employer: YOURRECRUIT LIMITED
YOURRECRUIT LIMITED is an excellent employer that values its employees by offering a supportive work culture and flexible part-time hours, making it ideal for those seeking a balanced work-life. Located in the vibrant town of Caterham, Surrey, employees benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development, alongside opportunities to enhance their skills in administration and finance. With a focus on teamwork and employee well-being, YOURRECRUIT LIMITED stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
