Deputy Manager

Portman Recruitment Limited; St Helens; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Portman Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join a children's residential home in England. You will support the Registered Manager in day-to-day management, ensuring safe, person-centred care and high standards of practice for looked-after children.

The role involves safeguarding, staff supervision, care plan reviews, Ofsted preparation, local authority compliance, and contributing to service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the overall management and effective running of the home.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager during periods of absence.
• Help ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and support are maintained.
• Support the implementation and review of young people's care plans and contribute to LAC reviews and other professional meetings.
• Promote positive outcomes for young people and support them to achieve their full potential.
• Assist with preparing the home for Ofsted inspections, Regulation 33/34 visits, audits and Local Authority compliance visits.
• Ensure organisational policies and procedures are implemented consistently.
• Support staff supervision, appraisals, learning and development.
• Assist with managing staff performance, disciplinary matters and grievances where required.
• Participate in recruitment and selection processes.
• Assist with regular team meetings and service reviews.
• Monitor staff recording, daily logs, housekeeping, health and hygiene standards.
• Ensure records are accurate, maintained appropriately and comply with confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Support the management of medication in accordance with relevant procedures and professional guidance.
• Complete and review risk assessments relating to young people, staff and activities.
• Assist with health and safety checks and ensure appropriate action is taken where risks are identified.

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Salary: £34,000 - £40,500
Sleep-In Allowance: £50 per sleep-in, typically 6-10 sleep-ins per month
Hours: Full-time
Service: Children's Residential Care
Reporting to: Registered Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and committed Deputy Manager to join a children's residential care team and support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of a high-quality residential home.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that young people receive safe, consistent and person-centred care, while supporting staff to maintain excellent standards of practice.

You will work closely with the Registered Manager and Quality Assurance team to ensure the home remains compliant with relevant legislation, regulations and organisational policies, including preparation for Ofsted inspections, Regulation 33/34 monitoring and Local Authority compliance visits.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or existing Deputy Manager looking to progress their career within children's residential care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the overall management and effective running of the home.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager during periods of absence.
• Help ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and support are maintained.
• Support the implementation and review of young people's care plans and contribute to LAC reviews and other professional meetings.
• Promote positive outcomes for young people and support them to achieve their full potential.
• Assist with preparing the home for Ofsted inspections, Regulation 33/34 visits, audits and Local Authority compliance visits.
• Ensure organisational policies and procedures are implemented consistently.
• Support staff supervision, appraisals, learning and development.
• Assist with managing staff performance, disciplinary matters and grievances where required.
• Participate in recruitment and selection processes.
• Assist with regular team meetings and service reviews.
• Monitor staff recording, daily logs, housekeeping, health and hygiene standards.
• Ensure records are accurate, maintained appropriately and comply with confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Support the management of medication in accordance with relevant procedures and professional guidance.
• Complete and review risk assessments relating to young people, staff and activities.
• Assist with health and safety checks and ensure appropriate action is taken where risks are identified.