Job Description

Do you want to make a difference to children in care and help them flourish and achieve their potential?


We have Children's homes across the county, where vulnerable children live and receive support from a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are responsible for their welfare. We are looking for a Deputy Homes Managers in Seaford who can champion excellent care for children as well as support our dedicated staff who work in the homes.


The role will support the Registered Homes Manager (RHM) in the day to day running of the residential home and the effective deployment, management, training and supervision of staff within the team; and to deputise for the RHM in their absence.


Key tasks of the role include:


To contribute to the day-to-day management of the home in line with the requirements of the Ofsted Inspection Framework, the Children's Homes Regulations and the Quality Standards 2015. You are responsible, together with the Registered Homes Manager, for initiating and implementing robust individual childcare plans and risk assessments in order to keep young people safe in line with the overall looked after child care plan for the young person. To work in partnership with children's social workers, other multi agency childcare professionals, parents, providers of health and social care services and the community to achieve good outcomes for the young people in your care.
The people we are looking for in this vital position will have:


A proven track record in relating to children and young people within a residential setting. Level 3 Diploma/QCF level 3 or equivalent qualification relevant to working with children and young people. Excellent understanding of child development, attachment, trauma and therapeutic parenting
We want to make the application process as easy as possible, so please just provide a CV and a brief supporting statement that highlights how you meet the key requirements below, as this is what we will be shortlisting on:


Significant experience of working in a children's residential setting. Managerial or supervisory experience. Experience of implementing care plans and actively contribution to safeguarding of children and young people.
Please download the and Person Specification for more information.
Interviews will take place in person at St Marys House, Eastbourne. Interviews will take place within two weeks of closing date. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact to the lives of young people who need it the most.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Janet Fairless, Registered Homes Manager Janet.fairless@Eastsussex.gov.uk

I really like the hands-on approach of support work and knowing that I'm making a difference.

Kayleigh, Team Leader

Additional Information



This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.



If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas



If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.