Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location:

Grantham NG31

Salary:

37,000 - 40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

About Us

We are a well-established and supportive provider of high-quality residential care for children and young people. Our home in Grantham, provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children aged 8-17 with emotional and behavioural needs. We are committed to delivering child-centred care that supports growth, development, and positive outcomes.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced

Deputy Manager

to join our team. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to lead and support a team of residential care staff, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance with Ofsted regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home Ensure high-quality care is delivered in line with the home's ethos and values Lead, mentor and develop a team of residential support workers Contribute to care planning and behaviour management strategies Oversee and monitor safeguarding, compliance and staff performance Participate in the on-call rota and cover shifts when required Build positive relationships with children, families, and external professionals

Requirements:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential Working towards or willingness to undertake Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a residential children's setting Experience in a senior or supervisory role Strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory requirements Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check required

What We Offer:

Competitive salary (37,000 - 40,000 DOE) Ongoing training and professional development Clear career progression opportunities Supportive management and team environment Access to employee well-being support

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the experience and values to lead a team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (required) DBS on the registered update service (required)
Work Location: In person