Deputy Home Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rotas 4 weeks in advance

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

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 Southampton. You will support the Registered Manager, lead the care team, and ensure safeguarding and high-quality care standards.

The role requires an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in a similar setting. The position is permanent, full-time, with 36-48 hours per week, days and nights, offering generous benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care required.
• Experience in a similar role and setting required.

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 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.

Skills

Strong leadership

Behavioural support

Experience with children

Caring

Compassionate

Patient

Communication skills

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 Southampton, Hampshire 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 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

Reference ID: 7483

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 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