Deputy Children's Home Manager
hace 25 días
Etwall
Deputy Children’s Home Manager Derby £40,734 – £43,854 per year 40 hours per weekAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a children’s residential home in Derby. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children and young people. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior or Team Leader ready to step up, or an existing Deputy looking for a new challenge within a supportive and progressive environment.Key Responsibilities • Support the Registered Manager in the overall running of the home, • Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team, • Ensure high standards of care in line with Children’s Home Regulations, • Oversee care planning and ensure positive outcomes for young people, • Manage rotas, staffing levels, and recruitment support, • Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager, • Support with Ofsted inspections and compliance, • Monitor budgets and young people’s finances, • Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team cultureAbout the ServiceThe home operates in line with national standards and is committed to delivering safe, nurturing, and outcome-focused care for children and young people. You’ll be joining a service that values quality, development, and strong leadership, with clear opportunities to progress further.What We’re Looking For, • QCF Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People (essential), • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards), • Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential childcare, • Previous supervisory or leadership experience (preferred), • Strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management, • Experience working within multi-agency environments, • Full UK driving licence (essential)What’s on Offer, • Competitive salary up to £43,854, • Clear career progression opportunities, • Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management, • Ongoing professional development, • Supportive leadership structure, • Performance-related bonus, • Free parking, • Referral scheme, • Friendly and supportive working environmentAdditional Information, • Full-time, permanent role, • Initially includes shift work (2 on / 4 off with sleep-ins/on-call), transitioning to a 5-day working week, • Based in Derby – must be able to commute or relocateApply now to take the next step into leadership and help shape positive outcomes for children and young people.