Job Description

Role Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our newly Ofsted registered home.

The role includes assisting the Home Manager with daily tasks such as; reporting & recording, monitoring, ensuring that staff follow individual care plans and ensuring the safeguarding of our children and young people. You will be required to help lead and develop the team and to set an example to others.

The role may also include supporting education, taking part in activities, daily household tasks, attending meetings with staff and professionals, assisting with training and development of the staff team and reporting to the leadership management team.

The role may include on and off shift work dependent upon the needs of the home and will be contracted to a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.

There will be an opportunity to work both "on shift" and "sleeping nights".

Requirements:

Essential:

Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Residential Childcare

Essential

: Minimum 3 years' Experience within residential child care sector

Essential:

Knowledge of Children's Home Regulations Strong Written & IT skills Good organisational skills Able to confidently lead and support a team Good team player
Successful applicants will only be given a formal offer after receipt of a satisfactory DBS and references are received.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.75-15.75 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have your level 3 in Residential Childcare?
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025