childrens deputy manager

Children's Deputy Manager

Peterborough

£35,000

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll help shape a nurturing, safe and structured environment for children and young people in residential care. This is an opportunity to use your expertise in safeguarding, team leadership and Ofsted standards to drive high-quality care and positive outcomes. You'll join a stable, supportive provider that invests in its people through long service rewards, funded training and clear progression pathways.

About the Role:

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the children's residential home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance. You will lead, motivate and develop the staff team to deliver consistent, child-centred support. Your work will directly impact the safety, wellbeing and development of the children and young people in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager with the overall management of the home, ensuring it meets Ofsted regulations and internal quality standards.
• Lead, supervise and motivate the staff team to deliver consistent, therapeutic and child-focused care.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support plans, ensuring they are individualised, up to date and effectively implemented.
• Monitor safeguarding practices within the home, responding promptly to concerns and ensuring all procedures are followed.
• Conduct regular staff supervisions, appraisals and coaching sessions to support performance and professional development.
• Contribute to rota management, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and effective shift planning.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, external professionals and agencies to support integrated care.
• Assist with audits, reports and action plans to drive continuous improvement and prepare for inspections.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working in a children's residential care setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Solid understanding of Ofsted regulations, quality standards and inspection frameworks.
• Competence in care planning, risk assessment and recording/report writing.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Confident communicator, able to build trust and rapport with children, staff and external stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in a Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Support Worker role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience contributing to Ofsted inspections and implementing resulting action plans.
• Familiarity with therapeutic or trauma-informed approaches in residential childcare.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - required.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards) - required.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, behaviour management or related areas - preferred.

You will benefit from long service rewards, 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), a pension scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & GP service, funded training and qualifications, Blue Light Card access, on-site parking, a casual dress code and clear career progression opportunities. If you're ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career and make a lasting difference, To apply for this role please contact Alfie from Purosearch on or send your CV for Immediate attention to .