Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Doncaster DN11
Salary: £33,904 per year
Hours: Full-time – 174 hours per month, including shifts, administration and paid on-call duties

Salary & Benefits

• £33,904 per year.
• 32 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays.
• Paid on-call payments per night.
• Paid sleep-in payments where required.
• Blue Sky Discount Card.
• Employee Health Assistance Scheme.
• Bonus payments linked to Ofsted ratings.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare funded if not already held.

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards where applicable.
• Experience as a Senior, Team Leader or Deputy Manager within a children’s home or supported accommodation setting.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and local resources available to young people.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider management team.
• Empathy, patience and a genuine commitment to the welfare and development of young people.
• Full UK driving licence.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.
• Provide strong leadership, supervision and support to the staff team.
• Promote teamwork, professional development and a child-centred culture.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation, safety, maintenance and resources of the home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, legislation, policies and quality standards.
• Support Ofsted inspections, audits and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the safety, welfare and positive development of young people.
• Oversee assessments, care and support plans, progress monitoring and critical incidents.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Identify training needs and support staff development, performance and recruitment.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and scheduling.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance systems and support Regulation 44 visits.
• Manage budgets, expenditure and effective resource allocation.
• Maintain positive relationships with local authorities, professionals, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior management to continually improve outcomes for young people.

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.