Deputy Children Home Manager

DNA Recruitment Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Burton on Trent is seeking a compassionate Deputy Manager. This full-time role involves leading a team and ensuring high-quality care for young residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in children's services, a relevant qualification, and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a salary of £31,000 - £35,000 per annum with numerous employee benefits including flexitime and professional development support.

Benefits

Flexitime

Company events

Cycle to work scheme

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's supervisory experience in a children's residential setting.
• Valid UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Flexibility to work between 07:30 and 11:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise support staff to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure each young person is supported in line with their placement plan.
• Promote a safe, nurturing environment with high expectations.

Skills

Leadership in residential childcare

Understanding of safeguarding legislation

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Education

Level 3, 4, or 5 Residential Childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Deputy Manager to join a 3-bed children's residential home in Burton on Trent (Staffordshire). This is a full-time, permanent position offering £31,000 - £35,000 per annum, with flexible 8-hour shifts.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader in children's services to make a real impact in the lives of young people.

Deputy Manager - Residential Childcare

Location: Burton on Trent | Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 per annum | Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Hours: 8-hour shifts | Flexitime available

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Deputy Manager for a 3-bed children's residential home in Coalville. The home provides high-quality care and support to children and young people, helping them build strong foundations for a successful future. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader in children\'s services to join a dedicated team committed to delivering excellence in care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise support staff to deliver outstanding care
• Ensure each young person is supported in line with their placement plan
• Promote a safe, nurturing environment with high expectations
• Collaborate with families, professionals, and external partners
• Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings
• Manage staffing levels, budgets, and conduct in line with policy
• Uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards
• Contribute to service development and attend management meetings

Who We're Looking For

• A compassionate and driven individual with a proven track record in residential childcare
• Confident in leading teams, managing care plans, and ensuring compliance with the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)

Person Specification

• Level 3, 4, or 5 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year\'s supervisory experience in a children\'s residential setting
• Valid UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and childcare legislation
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and work therapeutically
• Flexibility to work between 07:30 and 11:00 PM

Benefits

• Flexitime
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Referral programme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Language training provided
• Health & wellbeing programme
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Support to complete Level 4 or 5 NVQ

If you\'re ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we\'d love to hear from you