Deputy Manager - Children
1 day ago
Derby
Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home Salary: £16.01 Per hour, £17.07 After Probation Location: Derby Contract: Full-time (Monday - Friday) About the Role We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support our Registered Manager within a 1-bedded therapeutic EBD Children’s Home in Derby. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary above local market average, • Overtime rate after 201.5 monthly hours, • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, • Access to nationally recognised qualifications and career progression, • Auto-enrolment into NEST pension scheme (criteria dependent; opt-out available), • Life insurance (1x annual salary to a nominated beneficiary), • Medicash cashback plan (including dental & optical) + high street discounts, • Eligibility for Blue Light Card, • Free DBS application and annual checks, • Enhanced annual leave entitlement, • Team-building events and development support Key Responsibilities • Co-manage home budgets and resources efficiently, • Oversee staff development, supervision, and appraisals, • Support and guide the care team in delivering therapeutic parenting approaches, • Maintain and update placement plans, risk assessments, and care records, • Promote the wellbeing, growth, and independence of young people in placement, • Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and company policies Requirements • Minimum 2 years’ experience managing or supervising staff in a children’s residential setting, • Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent (Level 4+ desirable), • Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and trauma-informed practice, • Full UK driving licence (essential, due to on-call requirements), • Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins, • Commitment to continuous professional development