Children Residential Deputy Manager

Deputy Children’s Home Manager

Location: SheffieldSalary: £40,000 per annumContract: Full-time, permanent (including evenings and weekends)

Overview

We are recruiting for a Deputy Children’s Home Manager to support the leadership and day-to-day operation of a residential children’s home. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, child-centred care and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, ensuring compliance with current regulations and inspection standards. You will also help lead a dedicated care team and promote best practice across the service.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

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• Support the effective running of the home, providing guidance and leadership to staff
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• Promote a positive, trauma-informed and child-focused culture
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• Assist with recruitment, staffing levels, and staff retention
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• Deliver supervision, support staff development, and contribute to appraisals
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• Act as a role model, maintaining high professional standards
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Safeguarding & Compliance

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• Ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently followed and concerns are escalated appropriately
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• Support compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and quality standards
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• Assist with regulatory requirements, including notifications where required
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• Promote a safe culture where staff feel confident to raise concerns
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Care Planning & Outcomes

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• Support the development and implementation of care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour strategies
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• Promote positive outcomes across education, health, and wellbeing
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• Ensure young people’s views, wishes, and feelings are central to their care
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Quality & Inspections

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• Contribute to quality assurance processes and inspection readiness
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• Support continuous improvement and implementation of action plans following inspections
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Partnership Working

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• Build strong relationships with external professionals including social workers, education, and health services
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• Participate in multi-agency meetings and reviews
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• Maintain effective communication with families and stakeholders
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Operational Duties

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• Ensure accurate, up-to-date record keeping
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• Maintain a safe, welcoming home environment in line with health & safety standards
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• Participate in training and development opportunities
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Additional Responsibilities

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• Participate in an on-call rota
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• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
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• Provide management cover in the absence of the Registered Manager
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Requirements

Qualifications

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• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
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• Relevant Level 3/4 qualification in Children and Young People services
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• Full UK driving licence
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Experience

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• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting
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• At least 1 year in a senior or supervisory role
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• Experience in safeguarding and child protection
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• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs
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Skills & Knowledge

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• Understanding of Ofsted standards and inspection frameworks
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• Strong knowledge of child development and trauma-informed care
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• Excellent leadership and communication skills
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• Ability to manage challenging situations and make sound decisions
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• Strong relationship-building skills
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