Deputy Children Manager-Nottingham-£40K

Amber Mace; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager for a small respite home in Nottingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills while providing high-quality care for children with complex needs. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure compliance with safeguarding standards and foster a nurturing environment. With a competitive salary and supportive management, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a real difference in children's lives. If you're passionate about children's care and ready for the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive management

Training for continued development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in residential children's care.
• Experience in a senior or team leader role.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of the home.
• Supervise and mentor care staff.
• Contribute to care planning and ensure needs are met.

Skills

Residential children's care experience

Leadership skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Ofsted standards understanding

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Children Deputy Manager-Respite Service-Nottingham-£40K
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Monday- Friday- 37.5 hours a week

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in children s residential care? We are looking for a committed and experienced Deputy Manager to support the running of a small, 1-bed respite home for children and young people with additional or complex needs in Nottingham.

About the Role:

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality short-term care. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop leadership skills in a supportive, person-centred environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day management of the home and ensure compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding standards
• Supervise and mentor care staff, promoting high standards of professional practice
• Contribute to care planning and ensure children s emotional and physical needs are met
• Maintain a child-focused approach and positive relationships with families and external agencies
• Take part in on-call duties and support the Registered Manager with audits, reports, and quality assurance

Skills & Experience Required:

• At least 2 years experience in a residential children s care setting
• Previous experience in a senior or team leader role
• Working towards or hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted standards, and children s rights
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• A compassionate, calm, and resilient approach to care

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £40,000
• Opportunity to grow into a Registered Manager role
• Supportive management and training for continued development
• A chance to make a real difference in a small, impactful service

For more information, call Lindsay on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).