Lead Children's Home Deputy Manager

Purosearch Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

On-call duties and sleep-ins

Blue Sky Discount Card

Employee Health Assistance Scheme

Bonus payments linked to Ofsted rating

Diploma funding if not held

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. seeks a Children’s Home Deputy Manager in Sheffield to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, child-centred care.

You will deputise for the Registered Manager, uphold safeguarding standards and ensure smooth operation across staff, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a Level 5 Diploma (or willingness to work towards it) and a Level 3 in Residential Childcare, with strong leadership and trauma-informed approaches to support positive outcomes for young

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.
• Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.
• Provide strong leadership, supervision and guidance to the staff team.
• Promote teamwork, professional development and high-quality child-centred care.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation, safety, maintenance and resources of the home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, legislation, policies and quality standards.
• Support inspections, audits and regulatory requirements.
• Safeguard young people and promote their wellbeing, development and positive outcomes.
• Oversee assessments, care plans, progress monitoring and responses to critical incidents.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and promote positive relationship skills.
• Identify staff training needs and support development, supervision and performance.
• Assist with recruitment, staffing levels and rota planning.
• Implement quality assurance systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Support and lead Regulation 44 visits when required, responding appropriately to recommendations.
• Assist with budget management, expenditure and effective resource allocation.
• Develop positive relationships with local authorities, professionals, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, record keeping and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Ofsted compliance

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in UK

Empathy

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Job description

Purosearch Ltd. seeks a Children’s Home Deputy Manager in Sheffield to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, child-centred care.

You will deputise for the Registered Manager, uphold safeguarding standards and ensure smooth operation across staff, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a Level 5 Diploma (or willingness to work towards it) and a Level 3 in Residential Childcare, with strong leadership and trauma-informed approaches to support positive outcomes for young