Deputy Manager For Children's Residential Home

Roots of Care Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider is seeking a Deputy Manager for a new home in Walsall. The candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care. Responsibilities include supporting the Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building positive relationships. The role offers ongoing training and a supportive management team.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive management team

Sleep-in allowance and bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Deputy Manager in a children's home.
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in compliance with standards.
• Deliver therapeutic care alongside the staff team.
• Build relationships with young people and families.

Skills

Understanding of children's regulations

Leadership and team management

Relationship building

Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care

Job description

About us

Roots of care are opening a brand-new children's home in the Walsall area. We are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for young people where they can thrive, aged between...

Our vision is to create a home where children feel valued, respected, and empowered. Our focus is on helping children build resilience, develop life skills, and reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Deputy Manager of the home, you will play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring that the home and staff operate in line with Ofsted regulations and deliver the highest quality of care and safeguarding for children and young people we support.

You will help to support the Registered Manager to lead, motivate, and develop a staff team, while ensuring that all the young people in our care have their needs met.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in ensuring that the home meets all regulatory, safeguarding, and compliance standards.
• Work alongside the Registered Manager to support the staff team in delivering therapeutic, child-centred care on a day-to-day basis.
• Build positive relationships with young people, families, and external professionals.
• Help to develop and contribute to the implementation of care plans tailored to each young person's needs to ensure they are met.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding policies, and company procedures.
• You should have a solid understanding of and be committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in both the workplace (with staff and young people) and within service delivery.
• Act as a role model for staff, promoting positive practice and professional standards.
• Participate in an on-call rota and provide hands-on support where required.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated, passionate person who has at least 2 years' experience working as a Deputy Manager in a children's home and can demonstrate a strong understanding of children's regulations and quality standards.

Essential Requirements

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care in Young People. You will be expected to undertake your Level 5 Diploma in Young People and Adults (Roots of care work with an external company that can facilitate this). You will be expected to be working towards the completion of this qualification once in post.

We Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive management team and opportunities for career progression.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Sleep-in allowance and bonuses.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter if you are dedicated, motivated, and share our vision.