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Edgewood Road is looking for an inspiring and compassionate Deputy Home Manager with strong leadership and childcare experience. This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist long-stay home/Short break where children with learning/ physical disabilities thrive in a nurturing, person-centred environment.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee day-to-day operations of the home, including staffing, rota management, and budgets
Supervise and support staff, delivering training and promoting professional development
Implement care plans that reflect each child’s specific needs, wishes, and feelings
Foster strong relationships with children, staff, parents, schools, health services, and external agencies
Champion inclusive practices that affirm each child’s identity
Monitor and report safeguarding, health and safety compliance, and quality standards
Promote independence and daily living skills among young residents
Facilitate children’s meetings to encourage involvement in shaping their care
Ensure accurate record-keeping and contribute to planning, reviews, and assessments
Ensure Ofsted, regulatory and quality standards compliance
Requirements:
QCF Level 3 in Children and Families (required)
QCF Level 5 (or working towards) in leadership/residential care (required)
Experience managing staff and working in residential childcare (essential)
Proven ability to handle complex behaviours and emotionally challenging situations
Skilled in communication (including use of visual and adaptive aids)
Knowledge of care legislation and quality standards
Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
Ability to work collaboratively with a wide network of professionals
Available for shift work, weekends, public holidays
What we offer:
30 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 33 after 5 years, 35 after 10)
Generous Pension Scheme
Dedicated Practice Hub supporting continued training and career progression