Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager Childrens Residential Home

Location: Derby (DE22)

Salary: Approx. 37620 basic salary sleep-ins

Hourly Rate: 16.50 per hour

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 160 hours per month

Employment Type: Permanent

Sleep-ins: 45 per sleep

Service: Childrens Residential Home

Service Users: Children and young people aged 817 with EBD

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Childrens & Young Peoples Workforce and QCF Level 5 Leadership/Management or willingness to work towards Level 5

The Home:

This is a 4-bed childrens residential home in Derby supporting young people aged 817 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home provides a safe structured and nurturing environment with a strong focus on safeguarding consistency and positive outcomes.

Number of Beds: 4

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a confident and supportive Deputy Manager to work closely with the Registered Manager and help lead the home day-to-day.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the Registered Manager with the smooth running of the home

Leading shifts and modelling high standards of care and safeguarding practice

Mentoring coaching and supervising staff to ensure consistent delivery

Supporting care planning risk management key work and placement stability

Maintaining accurate recording and contributing to inspection readiness

Building a positive culture where young people feel safe listened to and supported

Experience Required: Experience within an Ofsted-registered childrens residential home and a strong understanding of safeguarding and residential childcare practice.

Who you will be working for:

Our client is an established childrens residential care provider committed to delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Why this home & company:

Established residential service

Strong operational support

Child-centred and therapeutic approach

Focus on positive outcomes and staff development

Training / Qualifications:

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Support towards Level 5 qualification where required

Continuous learning and development programmes

Benefits:

Real Living Wage employer

High-quality CPD and ongoing professional development

Face-to-face therapeutic training and support through an internal programme

SHINE therapeutic support programme

Tastecard Blue Light Card and MyGym discounts

Christmas bonus

Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive leadership team

Strong focus on staff wellbeing and retention

Culture:

A supportive nurturing and child-focused environment where teamwork consistency and positive relationships are at the heart of the service.

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our clients dedicated team apply today.

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