Deputy Manager
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Job Summary
Deputy Manager Childrens Residential Home
Location: South London
Salary: 35000 - 40000
Hours: Full-time Rota-based Monday to Sunday
The Role:
We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of a childrens residential home. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for an established Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in their career.
You will play a key role in creating a safe nurturing and structured environment where young people can thrive while supporting and leading a committed staff team.
Tasks
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Registered Manager in the overall management and operation of the home.
Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.
Provide leadership guidance and line management to Senior and Support Workers.
Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality care in line with care plans and relevant regulations.
Promote safeguarding wellbeing and positive outcomes for young people.
Deliver regular supervision appraisals and on-the-job support to staff.
Support staff training induction and development plans.
Assist with rota management to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
Monitor staff performance and promote best practice.
Ensure confidentiality and compliance with Health & Safety safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
Work collaboratively with families professionals and external agencies when required.
Requirements
About You:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about residential childcare and confident in leading by example.
You will ideally have:
Experience working in a childrens residential home.
Experience of Ofsted inspection.
Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Senior Support Worker ready to progress.
Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of childrens residential regulations.
Experience supervising mentoring or leading staff.
A calm resilient and child-centred approach.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Qualifications:
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) essential.
Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards) desirable.
Benefits
Whats On Offer:
Competitive salary.
Career progression and development opportunities.
Supportive leadership and structured management.
Ongoing training and professional development.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference in young peoples lives.
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