Family care group
Location: On site / Shrewsbury, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-Time
Sector and subsector: Childcare | Childcare Practitioners
Salary: Competitive Salary
Salary details: (includes sleep in allowance)
Are you a committed childcare professional with a passion for leadership and a drive to make a real difference in the lives of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)? We’re looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to help lead a therapeutic, child-centred home in Shrewsbury and shape brighter futures.

ABOUT US:

Family Care are a family-owned social care provider working therapeutically with children for over 30 years, we are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child and young person can thrive.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Deputy you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in staff supervision, development planning, and providing a consistent and therapeutic environment for the young people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Registered Manager in overseeing daily operations of the home
Lead, support, and supervise staff to ensure the highest quality of care
Promote a therapeutic and child-centred approach to care and behaviour management
Ensure the home meets all Ofsted and statutory regulations
Help develop and implement individual care plans and risk assessments
Work directly with children and young people to build positive relationships and support their emotional, social, and educational development
Support recruitment, training, and development of staff
Participate in the on-call rota and cover shifts when needed