Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Major SE Healthcare; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Sheffield is looking for a Deputy Manager for their home. This position involves supporting the management team while ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding. The candidate should hold a Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma, have experience leading staff, and be passionate about providing support for children and young people. This role requires flexible working, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in social care.
• Experience in leading and motivating a team is essential.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support daily management while maintaining compliance and safety.
• Act as a role model for staff and supervise new hires.
• Lead safeguarding efforts and promote health and welfare.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Compliance management

Safeguarding

Record-keeping

Communication

Education

Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma

Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management (or commitment to complete)

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Home

£37,000 - £43,000

Based In Sheffield - S11

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on families while ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and care.

Responsibilities

• Support the unit Manager in day‑to‑day management and operations, maintaining a compliant, safe and homely environment.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to staff, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the highest standards of care and ethical practice.
• Act as the Deputy Manager, taking legal responsibility for the service and acting as part of the senior professionals within the team.
• Ensure young people receive the best care and supervise placement and record management, including admissions, discharges, and accurate record‑keeping.
• Lead safeguarding efforts, ensuring all vulnerable individuals are protected.
• Work closely with social workers, health professionals, local authorities, and the Therapeutic Team to provide holistic support.
• Supervise report writing, attend court to provide evidence when necessary.
• Promote health and welfare of young people, ensuring all needs are met in a safe, homely environment.
• Foster an open, supportive environment for residents and ensure effective communication within the team.
• Maintain high standards of care and monitor consumer satisfaction.
• Assist Home Manager and staff with compliance and rota management.
• Safeguard children by reporting concerns as per company policies.
• Plan shifts and allocate duties to staff daily.
• Supervise and mentor staff, including new hires during their induction.
• Work with placement plans and risk assessments to ensure continuity of support for families.
• Maintain written records for monitoring by social workers.
• Advocate for families' rights and promote positive outcomes.
• Complete necessary administrative tasks for smooth operations.
• Ensure effective handovers and meet the medical needs of families.
• Take overall responsibility for shifts when directed and assist with quality assurance.
• Participate in the on‑call system and cover emergencies as needed.
• Work a flexible 7‑day shift pattern, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• Hold a Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma (or equivalent).
• Either hold or be committed to completing a Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for health & social care children & young people services.
• Minimum two years’ experience working in social care.
• Experience leading and motivating a staff team.
• Knowledge of legislation and Ofsted requirements.
• Flexible and willing to go the extra mile.

Please note, due to client specifications we are unable to accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship, or have less than six months left on their current right to work with no plans in place for renewal (a new visa application reference will be required).