Deputy Manager Childrens

Hippo Staffing Solutions; Tooting; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare staffing agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to support the Registered Manager in a senior role in residential childcare. The position involves ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality services for children and young people, managing staff, and promoting safeguarding practices. Ideal candidates will have the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and at least 2 years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ residential childcare experience, including 1 year in a senior role.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations and standards.
• Experience supervising staff, managing risk, and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Support referrals, assessments, care planning, and transitions for children.
• Safeguard residents through effective risk management and compliance.
• Assist in managing and developing Senior Support and Support Workers.
• Promote young people’s participation and life-skills development.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Effective communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Role Summary

Support the Registered Manager in delivering a safe, high-quality residential service for children and young people, ensuring safeguarding, compliance, staff leadership, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support referrals, assessments, care planning, and transitions for children and young people.
• Safeguard residents through effective risk management, partnership working, and compliance with statutory guidance.
• Assist in managing, supervising, and developing Senior Support and Support Workers.
• Ensure the home meets all regulatory, safeguarding, health & safety, and quality standards.
• Promote young people’s participation, inclusion, and life-skills development.
• Maintain accurate records, placement plans, and performance monitoring.
• Work with external agencies, local authorities, and safeguarding boards.
• Support service monitoring, on-call duties, and community engagement.

Staff & Resource Management

• Provide supervision, appraisals, training, and performance management.
• Support staff deployment and rota management.
• Ensure effective communication, ICT use, and budget compliance.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and willingness to work towards Level 5.
• Minimum 2 years’ residential childcare experience, including 1 year in a senior role.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations and standards.
• Experience supervising staff, managing risk, and care planning.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, sleep‑ins, and on‑call.

Safeguarding

Maintain a child‑centred approach at all times, identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, promoting children’s rights, wellbeing, and positive behavioural development