Children's Home Deputy Manager: Lead Care & Safeguarding

Solor Limited; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care service in Gillingham seeks a Deputy Manager to assist in providing high-quality, child-centered support for young residents. The role entails overseeing risk assessments, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in a residential setting and a strong grasp of Ofsted regulations. A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare is preferred but not mandatory. This position promises an engaging and impactful career in supporting children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial or senior experience in a residential children’s home.
• Confident understanding of Ofsted’s Inspection Framework and Quality Standards.
• Experience in an Ofsted-regulated residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist management referrals into the service.
• Ensure risk and needs assessments of children are conducted.
• Safeguard children through compliance with safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Managerial experience

Understanding of Ofsted’s Inspection Framework

Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations

Leadership skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

A residential care service in Gillingham seeks a Deputy Manager to assist in providing high-quality, child-centered support for young residents. The role entails overseeing risk assessments, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in a residential setting and a strong grasp of Ofsted regulations. A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare is preferred but not mandatory. This position promises an engaging and impactful career in supporting children's welfare.