Children's Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home

Location: Lincoln, DN21
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
Home Size: 4-bed children's home (currently at full capacity)
Rota: Predominantly office hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with participation in the on-call rota as required to support the operational needs of the home

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 per annum
• Current Good Ofsted rating
• Experienced and supportive management team already in place
• Company pension
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Employee and store discounts
• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (where required)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a residential children's home
• Previous experience in a senior residential or leadership role
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a residential care team
• Passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care and achieving positive outcomes
• Experience of trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches to care (desirable)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards this qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle
• Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends and participating in the on-call rota
• Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for this position)
• Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day leadership and management of the home
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence
• Lead shifts and participate in the on-call rota
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance are maintained
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Implement and monitor care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Supervise, mentor and support the residential staff team
• Assist with recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development
• Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to care
• Build positive relationships with children, families and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records, reports and statutory documentation
• Contribute to care planning, reviews and multi-agency meetings
• Support quality assurance processes and help maintain positive Ofsted outcomes
• Ensure the home operates in line with safeguarding procedures, Children's Homes Regulations and organisational policies

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on or send your CV for immediate consideration to .