Job Description

Deputy Manager - Atlas Children's Homes (Banham, Norfolk)

Blend hands-on shift leadership with strategic office time and help us deliver outstanding, trauma-informed care.

Salary & Package

31,000 - 36,500, plus 50 per sleep-in 200 welcome bonus (3 m) + 300 retention bonus (6 m) Staff referral bonus (200 + 200) Extra paid day off on your birthday Blue Light Card Funded Level 5 Diploma & ongoing CPD Pool car available for outings

What You'll Do

lead shifts (incl. evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, on-call)

and

office-based planning, QA, and staff development Deputise for the Registered Manager - full responsibility for safeguarding, compliance, and decision-making when required Coach and supervise the team; embed therapeutic practice and champion each young person's voice Oversee rotas, staffing levels, and budgets; manage petty cash and resources Drive quality assurance - audits, Ofsted readiness, action plans Coordinate referrals, admissions, and robust care-plan matching Build positive links with families, social workers, schools, and external professionals Administer and audit medication safely Lead recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of staff Keep the home safe, homely, and fully compliant Handle any reasonable task that keeps the home running smoothly

Who You Are

Essential

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and ready to complete Level 5 within 2 years 3+ years in residential childcare with at least 1 year in a senior role Proven shift leadership, staff supervision, and safeguarding expertise Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regs 2015 & KCSIE Confident with rotas, resource management, and reporting Emotionally intelligent, resilient, child-focused, and inclusive Full UK driving licence and flexibility for shifts, weekends, sleep-ins, on-call
Desirable

Level 5 Diploma already held Experience opening or registering a new home, or leading QA audits Understanding of therapeutic models (PACE, Attachment, NVR) Lives our values:

Anchor

Thrive

Listen

Ambitious

Stability

Why Atlas?

We're a small, values-led provider opening a brand-new therapeutic home in Summer 2025. High staffing ratios, reflective practice, and genuine career growth aren't slogans--they're our everyday reality.

How to Apply

Email

simon.rouse@atlashomes.org

for the application form or send your CV. Interviews arranged flexibly around your availability.

Atlas Children's Homes is committed to safeguarding; all roles require an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 31,000.00-36,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Deputy Manager Atlas
Expected start date: 17/09/2025