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