Deputy Children's Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 36,200 - 43,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Flexible rota

Wellbeing programme

Employee discount

Referral bonus

Casual dress

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd Rochdale is seeking a Deputy Manager for a Good-rated Ofsted 3-Bed Children's EBD Residential Home. You will lead the staff team, deputise for the Registered Manager and ensure high standards of care.

The role offers two permanent contract options (197-hour or 236-hour) with a sleep-in allowance and a flexible rota. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and safeguarding knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care and leadership roles.
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and safeguarding.
• Experience implementing Quality Standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running and deputise when needed.
• Lead and develop staff to maintain a therapeutic culture.
• Ensure Ofsted/regulation compliance and quality Standards.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children in decision-making.
• Support referrals, admissions, and care planning with a person-centred approach.
• Collaborate with therapists and external professionals to embed trauma-informed practice.
• Complete quality assurance audits and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

Electronic care records

Job description

Deputy Manager – Children's EBD Residential Home

Salary: £36,200 per annum (197-hour contract) or £43,400 per annum (236-hour contract) + £76 per sleep-in

Location: Rochdale (OL12)

Home Size: 3-Bed Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Benefits

• Choose between two permanent contract options:
  • 197-hour contract – £36,200 per annum with approximately 8-10 sleep-ins per month.
  • 236-hour contract – £43,400 per annum with approximately 10-12 sleep-ins per month.
• £76 sleep-in allowance for every sleep completed.
• Flexible rota designed around the needs of the young people and the service.
• Employee wellbeing programme.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Referral bonus programme.
• Casual dress.
• Ongoing specialist training and continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to work within an established Good-rated Ofsted home.
• Supportive management team with genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working within children's residential care.
• Experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential.
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience implementing Quality Standards and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, including restorative approaches and therapeutic models such as PACE.
• Experience working alongside external agencies including local authorities, education providers, therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience supervising, mentoring and motivating staff.
• Competent decision-making skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good administrative and IT skills, including experience maintaining electronic care records.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, deputising in their absence.
• Lead, motivate and develop the staff team, promoting a positive, therapeutic culture throughout the service.
• Ensure the home remains fully compliant with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of children remains at the heart of all decision-making.
• Support referrals, admissions and care planning, ensuring each young person receives high-quality, person-centred care.
• Work alongside therapists and professionals to embed trauma-informed practice, including therapeutic approaches such as PACE.
• Complete quality assurance audits, monitoring reports and contribute to Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 compliance.
• Build positive relationships with families, local authorities, schools and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
• Chair meetings, oversee incidents, maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Supervise, mentor and develop Residential Support Workers through regular supervisions, appraisals, inductions and performance management.
• Participate in the on-call rota and contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the home.