Job Description

Job Purpose

The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of Ametis Homes. They will ensure the delivery of high-quality, therapeutic care for children and young people aged 11-17 with emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties. The Deputy Manager will act as a role model for staff, promote safeguarding, and uphold the values and ethos of Ametis Homes.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.

Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of support workers, including Senior and Residential Support Workers.

Ensure each young person has an effective placement plan in place, actively supporting its implementation and review.

Manage safeguarding concerns, record-keeping, and liaise with external professionals including social workers and the police.

Participate in the recruitment, induction, training, and development of staff.

Promote trauma-informed, restorative, and attachment-aware practices throughout the home.

Oversee and support keyworker responsibilities, care planning, and risk assessments.

Lead or participate in shift cover, including regular sleep-ins and on-call duties.

Support the monitoring of medication administration, behaviour management, and incidents.

Provide cover for the Registered Manager as required during absence.

Person Specification

Essential:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Working towards or willingness to complete Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People).

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a residential childcare setting.

Experience supervising or mentoring staff.

Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and regulatory compliance.

Ability to build positive relationships with young people with complex needs.

Effective leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Availability to work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Desirable:

Completion of Team Teach or similar behaviour intervention training.

Experience working in a therapeutic or trauma-informed setting.

Knowledge of EHCPs, CSE, and ASD support needs.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Ametis Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, and satisfactory completion of training.

Ametis Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comprehensive safer recruitment checks.*

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person