Deputy Manager, Children’s Home — Safeguarding & Care

Solor Limited; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Thatcham seeks a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, child-centred care. The role involves managing referrals, ensuring assessments for children are up-to-date, and providing transition services. Candidates should have experience in residential children's homes and knowledge of Ofsted regulations. A willingness to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is required. This position offers a chance to make a significant difference in children's lives while ensuring compliance with established standards.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial, deputy managerial, or senior/team leader experience in a residential children’s home.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted’s Inspection Framework.
• Experience working in Ofsted-regulated residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management referrals into the service.
• Ensure risk and needs assessments for children are updated.
• Provide high-quality support and transition services.

Skills

Managerial experience in a residential children’s home

Understanding of Ofsted’s Inspection Framework

Strong understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations

Experience in Ofsted-regulated settings

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

A residential care provider in Thatcham seeks a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, child-centred care. The role involves managing referrals, ensuring assessments for children are up-to-date, and providing transition services. Candidates should have experience in residential children's homes and knowledge of Ofsted regulations. A willingness to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is required. This position offers a chance to make a significant difference in children's lives while ensuring compliance with established standards.