Colchester
About The Company\nJoin Our amazing Residential Home Team – Make a Difference Every Day!\n \nOur home is a warm, welcoming, and family-oriented residential setting supporting children with complex needs, including trauma, and autism. We provide an environment where children can thrive, feel safe, and develop resilience. Our home can support up to four children, and are all making fantastic progress and achieving their personal goals with the support of our dedicated team. \n\nAbout The Role\nAs Children’s Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Registered Manager in leading a high-quality children’s home in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and SCCIF framework. You’ll help drive a positive culture, ensure safe and effective practice, and act as a key point of support and leadership for staff and young people.\nYou will play a key role in modelling trauma‑informed practice, supporting staff development, and ensuring that young people are empowered to make positive choices about their lives.\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the staff team in the Registered Manager’s absence, ensuring safe and child‑focused practice.\nAct as deputy safeguarding lead and point of escalation for incidents and concerns.\nSupport staff supervision, training, appraisals, and ongoing professional development.\nOversee care planning, key working and personalised outcomes for young people.\nEnsure regulatory compliance, strong operational standards, and accurate record-keeping.\nManage staffing rotas, resource allocation, and support with budget oversight.\nPromote trauma‑informed care, positive behaviour support, and de‑escalation techniques.\nBuild strong relationships with families, social workers, external professionals, and the local community.\nEnsure high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and quality assurance across the home.About You\nEssential:\n\nLevel 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)\nExperience working with children or young people\nStrong understanding of safeguarding, trauma, behaviour management, and child development\nResilient, compassionate, and able to lead in challenging situations\nExcellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills\nIT literate and confident in report writing\nAble to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins\nFull UK driving licenceDesirable:\n\nLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards it)\nExperience supervising staff or acting as Deputy/Team Leader in a children’s home\nTraining in de‑escalation, PBS, or trauma‑informed practice\nExperience supporting children with complex needs, disabilities, or neurodiversityWhy Choose Us?\n\nEmotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, bereavement support.\nMedical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, Menopause support.\nFinancial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, Life Assurance.\nPhysical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, National Trust activities.Plus:\n\nRecognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the UK.\nNamed as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace UK & Ireland.\nProud to be a Disability Confident Committed company.Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks