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As 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. You 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.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the staff team in the Registered Manager’s absence, ensuring safe and child‑focused practice
Act as deputy safeguarding lead and point of escalation for incidents and concerns
Support staff supervision, training, appraisals, and ongoing professional development
Oversee care planning, key working and personalised outcomes for young people
Ensure regulatory compliance, strong operational standards, and accurate record-keeping
Manage staffing rotas, resource allocation, and support with budget oversight
Promote trauma‑informed care, positive behaviour support, and de‑escalation techniques
Build strong relationships with families, social workers, external professionals, and the local community
Ensure high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and quality assurance across the home
Requirements:
Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Experience working with children or young people
Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma, behaviour management, and child development
Resilient, compassionate, and able to lead in challenging situations
Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
IT literate and confident in report writing
Able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins
Full UK driving licence
Nice to have:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards it)
Experience supervising staff or acting as Deputy/Team Leader in a children’s home
Training in de‑escalation, PBS, or trauma‑informed practice
Experience supporting children with complex needs, disabilities, or neurodiversity
What we offer:
24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, bereavement support
Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, Menopause support
Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, Life Assurance
Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, National Trust activities