Deputy Home Manager - Childrens Residential

Leaders in Care; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in the Channel Islands seeks a Senior Shift Leader for a children's residential home. The role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality care and supporting young people towards independence. You will supervise staff, assist with recruitment, and ensure compliance with safeguarding practices. Requirements include an NVQ level 3 in health and social care and at least two years' leadership experience in a residential setting. Benefits include free accommodation and travel, weekly pay, and long-term secure contracts.

Benefits

Free accommodation

Free travel

Great overtime rates

Long-term secure contract

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent.
• At least 2 years' leadership experience in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure high-quality care.
• Support and motivate staff effectively.
• Work closely with young people and external agencies.
• Assist in recruitment and training activities.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Supervision

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Deputy Manager | £38 P/H | Free Accommodation | Free Travel | Outside IR35 | Channel Islands

Senior Shift Leader / Deputy Manager

We’re looking for a Senior Shift Leader to help run a children’s residential home that supports medium- to long-term placements. You’ll make sure young people receive high-quality care, feel safe, and are supported to become more independent. The Secure Children’s Home supports up to 6 children and young people on Secure Accommodation or Youth Detention Orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Support, supervise and motivate staff.
• Work closely with young people, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Help with service planning and organisational development.
• Assist with recruitment, training, supervision and performance management.
• Ensure staff follow safeguarding, child protection, equality and health & safety policies.
• Keep the home safe, organised and well-maintained.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Free accommodation and travel
• Great overtime rates - double pay
• Long-term secure contract

Requirements

• At least an NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ leadership experience in residential

For more information, contact Chris at [e-mail] call 07897 024978.