Deputy Children's Home Manager

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to support and supervise a team in providing quality care to children with complex emotional and behavioral needs. The role requires leadership, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Staff discount package

Robust management support

Professional development opportunities

Casual dress

Discounted or free food

Transport links

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing others.
• Excellent knowledge of the care requirements.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care and welfare of each child.
• Coordinate meetings with schools and authorities.
• Oversee a team of support workers and provide guidance.
• Conduct risk assessments to safeguard children.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Crisis management

Education

Diploma/ NVQ Level 3 in children and young people

Job description

Deputy Manager needed for Children's Home based in Shrewsbury.

Perfect opportunity for someone already working as a Deputy or for an experienced Senior to step up. You will work alongside the Home Manager to support and supervise a team of Residential and Senior Residential Support Workers to provide quality care to looked‑after children. You will be able to lead, motivate and enhance the skills of your team and be able to model professionalism and leadership skills. The young people display complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, and need guidance to develop their independence skills and ability to integrate into society. You will be confident and able to step into the manager's shoes in their absence.

The Deputy Manager role will include:

• Taking a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Sleep in and on call duties.
• Coordinating and attending meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority.
• Helping oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols.
• Writing reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans.
• Raising any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour).
• Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Administer and document medication.
• Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people.
• Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 7 to 17 years old and their families on supervised contact.
• Positive behaviour support and physical intervention.
• Conducting Keywork sessions.
• Liaising between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Deputy Manager Criteria

• Diploma/ NVQ Level 3 in children and young people (or equivalent qualification) or above.
• Senior experience in leading and developing others.
• Excellent knowledge of the requirements of the role and the ability to lead others.

Why apply?

• Attractive salary
• Staff discount package
• Robust management support and a collaborative team environment
• Long‑term stability within a company that values its people
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A role where your input and expertise will make a real impact

If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply now with your CV and we will be in touch asap for an initial discussion.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Transport links

Licence/Certification

• Level 3 Childcare (required)
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship indefinitely. (required)