Deputy Home Manager - Children and Young People. Job in Spalding Education & Training Jobs

Atrium Associates Ltd; Spalding; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected provider of residential childcare services in Spalding is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for children and young people. This role includes supporting the Registered Manager, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring high standards of care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential childcare and a passion for making a difference in young lives. The position offers competitive pay, career progression, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Career Progression

Funded Qualifications

Comprehensive Training

Wellbeing Support

Employee Rewards

Work-Life Balance

Annual Leave

Free Enhanced DBS Check

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Residential Children's Home, ideally as a Senior or Deputy Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, and rotas.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home.
• Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of support staff.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and individual care strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Budget management

Communication

Education

Level 3 or 4 NVQ/Diploma in Children and Young People

Job description

Overview

Deputy Home Manager - Children and Young People

Location: Weston, Spalding
Salary: From £31,636 per annum plus an additional £3,000 - £6,000 for sleep-ins (based on 4-8 per month)
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential

About the Role

I am recruiting on behalf of a respected provider of residential childcare services for children and young people. We are seeking a Deputy Home Manager to join a supportive, passionate, and forward-thinking team in Weston, Spalding.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or an existing Deputy Manager who is ready to take on greater responsibility and play a key leadership role within a nurturing, child-focused environment.

You will work as part of an experienced leadership team across a group of children\'s homes, supported by a well-established national organisation that values creativity, development, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with Ofsted regulations.
• Lead, motivate, and supervise a dedicated team of support staff, promoting a positive and therapeutic environment.
• Ensure safeguarding practices are consistently implemented and that the welfare of young people remains the top priority.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and the implementation of individual care strategies.
• Manage rotas, budgets, and staffing levels effectively.
• Promote the organisation\'s therapeutic approach and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Take responsibility for the home in the absence of the Registered Manager.

What\'s on Offer

• Career Progression: Clear pathways to advance, with opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
• Funded Qualifications: Support to complete your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management.
• Competitive Pay: Real Living Wage employer with enhanced pay scales for qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive Training & Induction: Paid, high-quality training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing resources.
• Employee Rewards: Discount schemes (Blue Light Card & Hapi App), pension plan, and referral bonuses.
• Work-Life Balance: Supportive management, regular supervisions, and inclusive team meetings.
• Annual Leave: 28 days including bank holidays.
• Free Enhanced DBS Check

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Residential Children\'s Home, ideally as a Senior or Deputy Manager.
• Level 3 or 4 NVQ/Diploma in Children and Young People.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, and rotas.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Hours

Full-time position, working long day shifts and participating in sleep-in duties.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

For more information, get in touch with Vicky on (phone number removed).

Atrium is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to international and local employment laws and regulations. All open positions offered by Atrium are subject to specific job requirements, however, we endeavour to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.