Deputy Manager - Children's Services

Anchor Children Services; Bath; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Anchor is seeking an experienced, resilient Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in a children's home across Bristol, Bath, and Hampshire. You will deputise in the manager's absence, lead and develop staff, and act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to help the home achieve a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.

This role is ideal for a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader moving into management, with a supportive, therapeutic environment and clear career progression.

Formación

• Experience supervising, leading or developing a staff team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred practice.
• Ability to work flexibly, including participation in an on-call rota.
• Driving licence and enhanced DBS checks are required.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Registered Manager in day-to-day running of the home.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager and liaise with Ofsted inspectors when needed.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for safeguarding concerns.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to staff, including recruitment, induction and performance management.
• Champion the views and needs of children and young people in our care.
• Support care planning, education, health and wellbeing outcomes for each child.
• Build strong relationships with placing authorities, social workers and other professionals.
• Contribute to budget monitoring and resource management for the home.

Conocimientos

Staff leadership

Communication

Resilience

Trauma-informed practice

Educación

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Full UK driving licence

Descripción del empleo

Every child deserves more than care. They deserve a foundation of love, stability, and opportunity.

We're looking for an experienced, resilient and child-centred Deputy Manager to support our Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of one of our children's homes. You'll deputise fully in the Registered Manager's absence, help lead and develop the staff team, and act as the home's Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - playing a key role in helping the home achieve and maintain a "Good" or "Outstanding" Ofsted rating.

This is a great next step for a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader ready to move into management, or an existing Deputy Manager looking for a supportive, therapeutic environment with genuine career progression.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Registered Manager in ensuring the home operates in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted's SCCIF
• Deputising for the Registered Manager, including liaising with Ofsted inspectors when required
• Acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified, reported and managed appropriately
• Providing day-to-day leadership and supervision to the staff team, including recruitment, induction, and performance management support
• Championing the voice, wishes and feelings of the children and young people in our care
• Supporting care planning, education, health and wellbeing outcomes, and each child's transition to independence
• Building strong working relationships with placing authorities, social workers, virtual schools and other professionals
• Contributing to budget monitoring and resource management for the home

What we're looking for

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), with a willingness to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted's SCCIF
• Sound understanding of safeguarding legislation, including Working Together to Safeguard Children
• Experience supervising, leading or supporting the development of a staff team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure
• A genuine commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred practice
• Ability to work flexibly, including participation in an on-call rota
• A full, valid UK driving licence
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS check, including a check against the Children's Barred List (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
• Structured support and funding towards your Level 5 Diploma
• Ongoing specialist and safeguarding training
• A supportive, values-led senior leadership team
• Clear progression pathway towards Registered Manager
• Company pension scheme and generous annual leave

Our team is committed to providing safe, nurturing and high-quality care for children across Bristol, Bath, and Hampshire. Our services support a child’s growth, emotional well-being and long-term stability.

Every child deserves more than care. They deserve a foundation of love, stability, and opportunity. We are a dedicated children’s service provider working across Bristol, Bath, and Hampshire, committed to meeting the diverse needs of children and young people from all walks of life.

Our team is made up of experienced carers, educators, and support professionals who share one common goal: creating safe, nurturing, and empowering environments where children can thrive. Whether a child is in need of short-term care, long-term stability, or specialist support, Anchor provides a dependable framework that prioritises well-being, growth, and resilience.