Deputy Manager: Therapeutic Residential Care. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

Impact Care Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children’s care organization based in Manchester is seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager. This role involves leading a team of Residential Support Workers to provide high standards of care in a therapeutic environment, with a focus on keeping siblings together. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in residential childcare and an understanding of Children’s Home Regulations. This is a long-term position where your impact will directly benefit young lives.

Qualifications

• Solid background in residential childcare with a focus on trauma-informed approaches.
• Deep understanding of Children’s Home Regulations and emotional support for siblings.
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively in a therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in creating a healing home environment.
• Lead a team ensuring high standards of care and emotional intelligence.
• Advocate for siblings with tailored care plans.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Understanding of Children's Home Regulations

Leadership and team management

Trauma-informed care knowledge

Job description

Our Mission & Vision

Founded by an owner with a deep-rooted background in psychotherapy, our home was born out of a desire to do things differently. After years of witnessing the impact of trauma on children within the care system, our founder moved into the residential sector to add genuine, therapeutic value to young lives.

We are a specialized 2-bed home in Fallowfield with a heart-led mission: keeping siblings together. We believe that maintaining the bond between brothers and sisters is vital for healing and long-term stability. You will be joining a stable, expert leadership team with an experienced Registered Manager and Responsible Individual already in place to support your growth.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will be a cornerstone of our therapeutic environment. You will support the Registered Manager in creating a home that isn't just a placement, but a place of healing. You will lead a team of Residential Support Workers, ensuring that every shift is characterized by high standards of care, emotional intelligence, and regulatory excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Clinical Integrity

• Acting Authority: Assume full responsibility for the home s operations in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Role Modelling: Exemplify the home s therapeutic philosophy, acting as a mentor to staff in how to manage complex behaviours with empathy and professional boundaries.
• Culture Building: Promote a positive, transparent workplace culture where staff feel supported and young people feel safe.

Service Delivery & Care Planning

• Sibling Advocacy: Ensure the unique needs of siblings living together are met through tailored care plans and emotional support.
• Supervision: Provide high-quality formal and informal supervision to the staff team, encouraging reflective practice.
• Safeguarding: Act as a champion for safeguarding, ensuring all procedures are followed rigorously to protect the young people in our care.
• Case Management: Oversee casework records, ensuring they are accurate, child-centred, and meet Ofsted s "Good" and "Outstanding" criteria.

Administrative & Regulatory Excellence

• Ofsted Readiness: Assist in updating essential documentation (Statement of Purpose, Annex A) and support the RM during Regulation 45 reviews and Regulation 44 visits.
• Finance & Operations: Support the management of budgets and the creation of efficient staff rotas that prioritize the children's needs.
• Professional Presence: Represent the home with pride during Case Conferences, Reviews, and Planning Meetings.

Who You Are

• Experienced: You have a solid background in residential childcare and a deep understanding of Children s Home Regulations.
• Trauma-Informed: You understand the impact of early childhood trauma and share our owner s passion for therapeutic intervention.
• A Natural Leader: You can make decisive actions under pressure and know how to get the best out of a team.
• Committed: You are looking for a long-term role where you can truly see the impact of your work on the lives of siblings.

General Duties

• Participation in the home s on-call system as required.
• Engagement in continuous professional development and senior management meetings.