Deputy Manager – Trauma-Informed Children's Home

YOURRECRUIT LIMITED · 07364602; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

YourRecruit Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join a children's residential home. The role combines leadership with direct care, supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs while ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

You will lead a care team, oversee safeguarding, staff supervision and Ofsted readiness, and participate in on-call management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior or supervisory role within children's residential care.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs, trauma or challenging behaviour.
• Experience of staff supervision, leadership and team development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and care planning.
• Experience working within Ofsted-regulated children's homes.
• Experience of multi-agency and/ or therapeutic working.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to balance management and direct care duties.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Registered Manager and take responsibility for the home in their absence.
• Provide strong leadership, guidance and support to the care team.
• Support staff with their performance, development and training.
• Manage staff rotas, staffing levels, sickness and annual leave.
• Conduct staff supervisions, appraisals and development plans.
• Ensure care records, incident reports, risk assessments and safeguarding documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Support Ofsted compliance, audits, inspections and Regulation 44 monitoring visits.
• Promote high standards of safeguarding, child protection and risk management.
• Support care planning and ensure children receive consistent, nurturing and individualised care.
• Promote PACE-informed and trauma-informed practice – Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy.
• Work with therapists, psychologists, social workers, local authorities, schools, healthcare professionals and families.
• Undertake direct shifts, supporting children's emotional wellbeing, routines, education, health and development.
• Participate in an on-call management rota and respond appropriately to emergencies when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Full UK Driving Licence

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

YourRecruit Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join a children's residential home. The role combines leadership with direct care, supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs while ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

You will lead a care team, oversee safeguarding, staff supervision and Ofsted readiness, and participate in on-call management.