ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Minimum of 2 year’s residential childcare experience
• Experience supervising or leading staff in a care setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to work within a rota system, including sleep-ins and on-call duties
• Full UK driving licence

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a small children’s residential home. This role involves working alongside the Registered Manager to ensure the home operates to the highest standards in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. You will play a key part in safeguarding, staff supervision, rota management, and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people.
This position requires flexibility, completing shifts as part of the staffing structure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the daily running of the home to ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Promote the safeguarding and well-being of children, ensuring their health, education, and care needs are fully met.
• Supervise and develop staff, providing coaching and guidance to maintain high standards of care and professional practice.
• Contribute to budget preparation, monitoring, and management.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals to support individual care plans and ensure effective multi-agency working.
• Assist in staff resourcing, recruitment, and training to maintain a skilled and resilient team.
• Implement changes in practice in line with updated legislation, guidance, or inspection requirements.
• Encourage a positive culture of health, safety, equality, and continuous improvement within the home.