Deputy Manager Childrens Home

ASCEND CARE GROUP LTD T/A Ascend Recruitment and Placements; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Management training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Pension and annual leave

Opportunity to prog

Job summary

ASCEND CARE GROUP LTD T/A Ascend Recruitment and Placements is recruiting a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in a Nottingham children’s home, ensuring safe, nurturing care and high regulatory standards.

You will lead a care team, oversee care planning and records, and collaborate with social workers and families while preparing for inspections and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within children's residential care.
• Experience in a senior care or supervisory position.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's legislation.
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children’s Services, Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day management of the home.
• Assist in ensuring Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation compliance.
• Safeguard children and promote welfare at all times.
• Supervise, support and motivate the residential care team.
• Assist with care planning, reviews and accurate record keeping.
• Monitor incidents, safeguarding concerns and complaints.
• Support staff with challenging situations and day-to-day decision-making.
• Work closely with social workers, families and other professionals.
• Assist with preparation for Ofsted inspections.
• Support audits, quality monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Assist with recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development.
• Act as the senior person on shift when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Team motivation

Ofsted knowledge

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Services, Health & Social Care

Level 5 qualification desirable

Job description

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist children's residential care provider for a dedicated Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of a residential children's home in Nottingham.

You will play a key role in ensuring children and young people receive safe, nurturing and high-quality care while supporting the staff team and maintaining strong regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the home.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation.

• Safeguard children and promote their welfare at all times.

• Supervise, support and motivate the residential care team.

• Assist with care planning, reviews and accurate record keeping.

• Monitor incidents, safeguarding concerns and complaints.

• Support staff with challenging situations and day-to-day decision-making.

• Work closely with social workers, families and other professionals.

• Assist with preparation for Ofsted inspections.

• Support audits, quality monitoring and continuous improvement.

• Assist with recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development.

• Act as the senior person on shift when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience within children's residential care.

• Experience in a senior care or supervisory position.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's legislation.

• Relevant Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Services, Health & Social Care or equivalent.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to support and motivate a team.

• Good understanding of Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements.

• A Level 5 qualification, or willingness to work towards one, is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Management training and development.

• Career progression opportunities.

• Supportive leadership team.

• Pension and annual leave.

• Opportunity to prog