Deputy Manager – Children's Home (Therapeutic Care)

Portman Recruitment; Corby; In loco; GBP 33.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Sleep-in payments

Career progression

Fully funded qualifications

Induction programme

Staff wellbeing

Workplace pension

Blue Light Card eligibility

DBS check

28 days' annual leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Portman Recruitment is representing a four-bed EBD children's home in Corby seeking a Deputy Manager to join the leadership team. You will support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running, ensuring a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for children and young people.

The role requires leading shifts, safeguarding expertise, and driving development towards a Level 5 leadership qualification with progression to Registered Manager. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Competenze

• At least two years' experience within a children's residential home.
• Experience at Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Manager level.
• NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and Ofsted regulations.
• Experience supporting staff, leading shifts, and budgeting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Mansioni

• Support the Registered Manager with daily operation of the home.
• Lead shifts and guide the residential care team.
• Maintain safeguarding and child-centred care standards.
• Support children with emotional/behavioural needs and trauma-informed approaches.
• Supervise, mentor and reflect with staff; assist with rotas and budgets.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and records are up to date.
• Ensure Ofsted compliance and deputise for the Registered Manager when needed.

Conoscenze

Children's residential care

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safeguarding

Formazione

NVQ Level 3/4 in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare

Descrizione del lavoro

Portman Recruitment is representing a four-bed EBD children's home in Corby seeking a Deputy Manager to join the leadership team. You will support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running, ensuring a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for children and young people.

The role requires leading shifts, safeguarding expertise, and driving development towards a Level 5 leadership qualification with progression to Registered Manager. A full UK driving licence is essential.