Deputy Childrens Home Manager

Would you like to work in a home where the environment that has been created for the children is exceptional?

The owner of this particular care home has created something truly special. They believe in supporting the growth of each child as a special individual, whilst going above and beyond to provide a safe and nurturing environment.

The care home currently consists of 3 children age 14-16. They are also in the process of looking at supported living for 16-25 year olds.

Due to the shifts involved you will need to either be based locally or have your own transport.
My client offers a variety of benefits which includes holidays rising each year up to 33, your birthday off and an Ofsted bonus, as well as working in a beautiful working environment.
This role will need some flexibility with hours worked as you will on occasions, the salary is based on a 50 hour working week but there is room for negotiation on how the hours are split.
The Deputy Manager will assist with staff supervision, safeguarding, and compliance, and will act as the senior manager in the absence of the Registered Manager.
This role is key to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and young people can achieve positive outcomes and be prepared for independent living, a return to family, or foster care placements.
Support the Registered Manager in the overall leadership and operational management of the home.
Provide effective supervision, guidance, and support to staff, ensuring performance standards are consistently high.
Lead shifts and deputise for the Registered Manager as well as assisting with staff recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing development.
Contribute to staff rotas, ensuring appropriate cover at all times and participate in the on-call rota, offering support in emergencies and out-of-hours.
Promote and maintain a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people feel valued and protected.
Ensure that Placement Plans, Care Plans, and risk assessments are followed, reviewed, and updated.
Promote the importance of education, ensuring children attend and are supported in learning.
Safeguard children and young people by ensuring all staff adhere to child protection policies and procedures. Also reporting safeguarding concerns promptly to the Registered Manager or relevant external agencies.
Support the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted standards, and company policies.