Deputy Children's Home Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's residential care provider in Burton-on-Trent is seeking a Deputy Manager to oversee the care home for young people with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in a similar role and a Diploma in Residential Child Care. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including annual salary increases and additional perks.

Benefits

£500 salary increase after 6-month probation

Annual leave increases with service

Voucher rewards

Birthday off

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a children's residential care setting.
• Experience in leading and supervising a care team.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain high standards of care.
• Support and supervise staff, promoting a positive culture.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and quality standards.
• Contribute to care planning and safeguarding strategies.
• Build strong relationships with professionals and families.

Skills

Staff supervision

Care planning

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Behavior management

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care (Learning Disabilities)
Location: Burton-on-Trent area
Salary: £34,000 + annual increases + excellent benefits
Hours: Full-time, 8-hour days, 5 out of 7

We're working with a well-established children's residential care provider who operates a small, homely service for young people aged 7-17 with learning disabilities. With strong values, a supportive team, and growth plans ahead, they're looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to help lead the home alongside the Registered Manager.
This role offers a great balance - you'll be supporting the team and overseeing the smooth running of the home without the expectation of being regularly on shift, but with the flexibility to step in when the service needs you.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain high standards of care and compliance
• Support and supervise staff, promoting a positive, collaborative culture
• Ensure the home meets and exceeds Ofsted requirements and quality standards
• Contribute to care planning, safeguarding, and behaviour management strategies
• Build strong working relationships with professionals, families, and stakeholders
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and family-like environment for young people

About you:

• At least 2 years' experience in a children's residential care setting
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent)
• Experience in leading and supervising a care team
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children's home legislation
• Confident in managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding processes
• Full UK manual driving licence

Benefits include:

• £500 salary increase after 6-month probation
• £500 salary increase annually thereafter
• Birthday off
• Annual leave increases with service
• Voucher rewards

If you're passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and want to join a growing, values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you.Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.