Senior Deputy Manager, Therapeutic Children's Home

Portman Recruitment; Spalding; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Fully funded qualifications (Level 5)

Induction and supervision

Workplace pension

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Portman Recruitment is seeking a Deputy Manager for a four-bed children's residential home in Gedney, Spalding. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Registered Manager and sits on the leadership team to shape service development.

You will lead shifts, manage rotas, oversee safeguarding and budgeting, and help deliver a therapeutic, child-centred care approach within a supportive regional network.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a children's residential home.
• Experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Manager.
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce or Residential Childcare.
• Good knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Experience managing staff rotas and contributing to budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running of the home
• Lead shifts and provide guidance to the residential staff team
• Manage staff rotas and help maintain safe staffing levels
• Conduct staff supervisions, appraisals and performance discussions
• Maintain safeguarding and child-centred care standards
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations
• Support care planning, risk assessments and behaviour-support strategies
• Assist with budgets and administrative responsibilities
• Collaborate with social workers, families and professionals
• Promote a therapeutic, nurturing environment
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required
• Contribute to service development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Safeguarding

Ofsted knowledge

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Level 3/4 in CYW or Residential Childcare

Job description

Portman Recruitment is seeking a Deputy Manager for a four-bed children's residential home in Gedney, Spalding. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Registered Manager and sits on the leadership team to shape service development.

You will lead shifts, manage rotas, oversee safeguarding and budgeting, and help deliver a therapeutic, child-centred care approach within a supportive regional network.