Deputy Home Manager

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotas 4 weeks in advance

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Career progression

Holiday pot access

24/7 support

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for a residential children's care home in the Derby area. The role supports the Registered Manager and leads the care team to ensure safe, high-quality care for children and young people.

The ideal candidate holds an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care, with experience in similar roles and a patient, compassionate approach. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with shifts across days and nights.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care required.
• Experience in a similar deputy/home manager role preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in care settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in leading and managing the home.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the care team.
• Manage incidents safely and effectively.
• Maintain high safeguarding and care standards.
• Support care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour management plans.
• Build positive relationships with the child, staff, and external professionals.
• Ensure the home meets regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Behavioural support

Experience with children

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Home Manager for a residential children’s care home in the Derby area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading children’s healthcare providers

We are looking for people who genuinely want to make a positive difference to the life of the individual they support. The right person will be patient, understanding and willing to build a trusting relationship, while being there for the individual through both their good and more challenging days

As a Deputy Home Manager your key duties include:

• Support the Registered Manager in leading and managing the home
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the care team
• Manage incidents safely and effectively
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and care practice
• Support care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour management plans
• Build positive relationships with the child, staff team, and external professionals
• Ensure the home meets regulatory and quality standards

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent behavioural support knowledge
• Experience working with children and young people presenting significant risks and complex behaviours
• A caring, compassionate and patient approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build professional and trusting relationships with individuals and their families

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care + experience working in a similar role and setting

The successful Deputy Home Manager will receive an excellent salary of £29,952 - £39,936 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 36-48 hours a week on days & nights.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Rotas 4 weeks in advance
• Regular opportunities for overtime
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities
• Access to your holiday pot at any time, releasing the funds when you need them most
• 24/7 support, with somebody always on hand to advise and help

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