Deputy Children's Home Manager - Trauma-Informed Leader

Sgscare; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling options

Free meals during shifts

Employee discounts

Perks Card

Blue Light Card

Gym membership/wellness programmes

Wellbeing scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Referral bonus

Casual dress

Bereavement leave

Long service awards

Increases to annual leave with service

Staff celebration events

Company employee app

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking a Deputy Children\'s Manager for a Residential Children\'s Home in the Stafford area. The role involves leading care practices, supervising staff, and ensuring safeguarding and regulatory compliance while working directly with children to promote positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and be willing to complete Level 5 Leadership & Management. Sleep-ins and weekend work are required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) with willingness/ability to complete Level 5 Leadership & Management.
• Level 5 qualification already held is desirable.
• Experience: 2 years in residential childcare, including at least 1 year in a supervisory/management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead care practices in the home and deputise for the Registered Manager.
• Oversee staff supervision, development and performance.
• Ensure safeguarding protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Work directly with children to promote positive relationships and outcomes.
• Plan shifts, allocate resources and maintain smooth day-to-day operations.
• Support development and implementation of individual care/therapeutic plans.
• Collaborate with external professionals to secure the best outcomes for young people.
• Promote an inclusive, nurturing and stable home environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Child safeguarding

Trauma-informed care

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Willingness to complete Level 5 Leadership & Management

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Sgscare is seeking a Deputy Children\'s Manager for a Residential Children\'s Home in the Stafford area. The role involves leading care practices, supervising staff, and ensuring safeguarding and regulatory compliance while working directly with children to promote positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and be willing to complete Level 5 Leadership & Management. Sleep-ins and weekend work are required.