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Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home

Family Care GroupShrewsbury, England, United Kingdom

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

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Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home

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Are you a committed childcare professional with a passion for leadership and a drive to make a real difference in the lives of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)? We're looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to help lead a therapeutic, child-centred home in Shrewsbury and shape brighter futures.

About Us :

Family Care are a family-owned social care provider working therapeutically with children for over 30 years, we are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child and young person can thrive .

About the Role :

As a Deputy you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in staff supervision, development planning, and providing a consistent and therapeutic environment for the young people.

Key Responsibilities :

Assist the Registered Manager in overseeing daily operations of the home
Lead, support, and supervise staff to ensure the highest quality of care
Promote a therapeutic and child-centred approach to care and behaviour management
Ensure the home meets all Ofsted and statutory regulations
Help develop and implement individual care plans and risk assessments
Work directly with children and young people to build positive relationships and support their emotional, social, and educational development
Support recruitment, training, and development of staff
Participate in the on-call rota and cover shifts when needed

What we are looking for :

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

NVQ 4 in Care or Management, Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is desirable but not essential

Minimum 2 years' experience working in a children's residential setting, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior role

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and relevant legislation (Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted framework)

Ability to lead a team with empathy, professionalism, and integrity

Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Enhanced DBS check compliance required (funded by the employer)

What We Offer :

Salary : Up to £37,807 per annum (includes sleep-in allowance)

Bonus scheme available

Company pension

Employee discounts

Health & wellbeing programme

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services

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