Deputy Children's Home Manager - Long Sutton, Spalding

Portman Recruitment Limited; Markby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Pension scheme

Training and development

28 days annual leave

DBS check

Employee discounts

Job summary

Portman Recruitment is recruiting a Deputy Children's Home Manager for a nurturing residential home in Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire. The role leads day-to-day operations with a small team, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care for up to six young people.

You will work with the Registered Manager, share leadership, and contribute to safeguarding and care planning. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a residential children’s home at Senior or Deputy Manager level.
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience supporting staff rotas and managing budgets.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff team and support the day-to-day running of the home.
• Promote safeguarding and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
• Support care planning and delivery of the home's therapeutic approach.
• Help manage staff rotas, resources and budgets.
• Contribute to team meetings, service improvements and Ofsted inspections.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Staff rostering

Budget management

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 CYPS

Job description

Deputy Children's Home Manager

Location: Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire
Salary: £33,360–£35,577 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, plus £62.64 per sleep-in
Hours: 39 hours per week, combining long-day shifts and administrative days, with occasional sleep-ins
Contract: Full-time

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

About the opportunity

Portman Recruitment is recruiting a Deputy Children's Home Manager on behalf of our client for a nurturing residential home in Long Sutton, Spalding.

The home supports up to six vulnerable young people, providing a warm, caring environment where they can work through past experiences, build positive relationships and prepare for their futures.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Deputy Manager or a Senior Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step into management.

The role

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help lead the staff team and support the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring young people receive consistent, high-quality, child-centred care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the leadership and operation of the home.
• Leading shifts and providing guidance, support and supervision to colleagues.
• Promoting safeguarding and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
• Supporting care planning and the delivery of the home's therapeutic approach.
• Helping manage staff rotas, resources and budgets.
• Contributing to team meetings, service improvements and preparation for Ofsted inspections.
• Working with specialist clinical advisers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Deputising for the Registered Manager when required.

You will join a supportive regional leadership team, with opportunities to contribute ideas, influence practice and develop your management skills.

About you

To be considered, you will need:

• At least two years' experience in a residential children's home at Senior or Deputy Manager level.
• An NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children and Young People.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience supporting staff rotas and managing budgets.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• A caring, consistent approach and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Salary and benefits

Our client offers:

• £33,360–£35,577 annual salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• £62.64 for each sleep-in.
• Support towards a Level 5 qualification and progression towards Registered Manager.
• Fully funded relevant qualifications and paid training.
• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Regular supervision, appraisals and support from experienced managers.
• Access to specialist clinical advice.
• Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee discounts through the Hapi App and Blue Light Card.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support, advice and guidance.
• A staff referral scheme with a £500 bonus shared between the referring employee and the successful referral.
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• A free Enhanced DBS check.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families.