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Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home Full-Time | Permanent Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker or Senior Residential Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated, motivated, and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our children's residential service. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to play a key leadership role in delivering outstanding care and support to children and young people while helping to shape and develop a high-performing team. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help ensure the home operates to the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance, creating a safe and nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive. The Role As Deputy Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership within the home, supporting staff teams and ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered. You will lead shifts, support staff development, oversee key operational tasks, and act as the designated person in charge in the absence of the Registered Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines direct work with children and young people alongside management responsibilities, helping to drive positive outcomes and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibility
Leading and managing shifts effectively
Supporting children and young people with their daily care, development, and well-being
Managing and responding to behaviours in line with care plans and organisational policies
Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
Supervising, mentoring, and supporting members of the staff team
Carrying out staff inductions and contributing to ongoing development and training
Assisting with staffing management and rota coordination
Supporting the Registered Manager with operational and administrative responsibilities
Completing and overseeing care plans, risk assessments, recordings, and documentation
Supporting quality assurance processes and service improvement initiatives
Working collaboratively with families, social workers, education providers, and external professionals
Maintaining a positive and therapeutic environment for children and young people
Acting as the designated person in charge during the absence of the Registered Manager
Supporting the management of staffing, performance, and practice standards
Assisting with Ofsted inspections and regulatory compliance
Supporting and responding to Regulation 44 visits and recommendations
Managing relationships with external professionals and agencies
Ensuring the home consistently meets Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Supporting the Registered Manager in achieving positive outcomes and maintaining high-quality service delivery
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a children's residential care setting
Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and children's legislation
Experience leading shifts and supporting staff teams
Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
Ability to manage challenging situations confidently and professionally
Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
Ability to work flexibly, including participation in the on-call and sleep-in rota where required
What we offer
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training programme
Regular supervision and professional support
Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression
Supportive management team and positive working environment
The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people every day