Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Additional Payments

• Weekend Enhancement: 10% additional payment
  
• On-Call Payment: £36.89
  
• Sleep-In Payment: £43.12
  

Summary

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the home.
  
• Act as the Registered Manager's deputy when necessary.
  
• Oversee staff schedules and resource allocation.
  
• Provide supervision, coaching, and development for care staff.
  
• Lead shifts and ensure smooth operational management.
  
• Conduct quality assurance activities and audits.
  
• Review case files, care records, and regulatory documents.
  
• Prepare and verify reports and assessments.
  
• Participate in and lead professional meetings as needed.
  
• Support children and young people in achieving positive outcomes.
  
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
  
• Collaborate effectively with Social Workers, Education, CAMHS, Police, Health Services, Ofsted, and partner agencies.
  
• Assist in preparing for Ofsted inspections and ensure ongoing compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
  
• Promote safeguarding and prioritize children's welfare in practice.
  
• Implement Care Plans, Placement Plans, PEPs, and Pathway Plans.
  

Working Pattern

• Shift work
  
• Weekend duties (approximately one weekend per month)
  
• On-call responsibilities
  
• Sleep-ins
  

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare
  
• Extensive experience in Children's Residential Care
  
• At least 2 years of experience in a Children's Residential Setting
  
• Experience in supervising or managing staff in a residential childcare environment
  
• Strong understanding of:
  • Children's Homes Regulations 2015
    
  • The Children Act
    
  • Safeguarding procedures
    
  • Residential childcare practice
    
• Experience in audits, quality assurance, and report writing
  
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, staff, and partner agencies
  
• Capability to guide teams through challenging situations and manage complex behaviors
  
• Decision-making skills in high-pressure environments
  
• Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check
  
• Schedule 2 Check
  

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager
  
• Experience with Ofsted inspections
  
• Budget management experience
  
• Full UK Driving Licence (advantageous but not mandatory)
  

What's on Offer?

• £27.79 per hour (Umbrella)
  
• 10% Weekend Enhancement
  
• £36.89 On-Call Payment
  
• £43.12 Sleep-In Payment
  
• 3-6 Month Contract
  
• Fully Onsite Role
  
• Opportunity to work within a supportive management team
  
• Leadership role within a well-established Children's Residential Service
  
• Potential for contract extension
  

Suitable Backgrounds

• Deputy Manager
  
• Assistant Manager
  
• Senior Residential Support Worker
  
• Senior Childcare Worker
  
• Residential Team Leader
  
• Children's Home Deputy Manager
  
• Residential Care Manager
  
• Senior Residential Practitioner