Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Derby, DE23 
Salary: £35,620 per annum
Home Size: 2 Bed EBD

Salary & Benefits

• £35,620 per annum
• Sleep-in payments in addition to the basic salary.
• Eligibility for performance-related pay.
• £750 Ofsted Good bonus
• £1,500 Ofsted Outstanding bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in achieving and maintaining a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.
• Support the day-to-day operational management of the home.
• Provide supervision, support and direction to staff.
• Assist with staff deployment, rotas and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Ensure staffing arrangements meet the Statement of Purpose and individual risk management plans.
• Support the Registered Manager in ensuring the physical and emotional needs of children and young people are protected, safeguarded and promoted.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of care, education and risk management plans.
• Monitor the home using the Social Care Common Inspection Framework and internal auditing processes.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating integrity, optimism, hope, determination and compassion.
• Support the development of a positive, child-centred and therapeutic environment.
• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, local authority procedures and company policies.
• Support staff performance, development and professional practice.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, professionals and external stakeholders.
• Assist with identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate action plans.
• Support the Registered Manager with the overall operation and development of the home.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working within children’s residential care, including supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Good understanding of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions, provide direction and lead by example.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage, monitor and improve staff and service performance.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively.
• High level of resilience and professionalism.
• Genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Level 4 Diploma in Leadership & Management, or willingness to work towards it.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3, or willingness to work towards it.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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.