Deputy Home Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rotas 4 weeks in advance

Regular overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management and career paths

Access to holiday pot anytime

24/7 support

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for a residential children’s care home in the Nottingham area. You will support the Registered Manager, lead the care team, manage incidents, safeguarding and care planning, and work with families and professionals.

This permanent, full-time role is 36–48 hours per week across days and nights. NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in a similar role are required. Salary £29,952–£39,936 per year.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience in a similar deputy/manager role in children's residential care is preferred.
• Strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in leading the home.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the care team.
• Manage incidents safely and effectively and ensure safeguarding.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and behaviour management.

Skills

Leadership

Behavioural support

Communication

People 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 Nottingham 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.

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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