Children's Home Deputy Manager
Salary: £34,000–£38,000 per annum + £65 per sleep-in
Location: Nottingham, NG7
Home Size: 3-Bedroom EBD Children's Home
*Predominantly office hours*
Salary & Benefits
Salary of £36,000–£38,000 per annum
£65 per sleep-in
Company pension scheme
Health and wellbeing programme
Ongoing training and professional development
Support from an experienced senior management team
Employee discounts and refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Free on-site parking
Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
What We're Looking For
Previous experience in children's residential care, ideally in a senior or deputy management role
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare; Level 5 qualification or willingness to work towards it is desirable
Strong understanding of EBD, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Quality Standards
Ability to lead, support and develop a residential care team
Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills
A commitment to providing safe, nurturing and child-centred care
Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins as required
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the three-bed EBD children's home
Help ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, legislation and care standards
Lead, motivate and support the staff team, promoting consistent, high-quality care
Maintain strong safeguarding practices and oversee care plans and risk assessments
Support staff supervision, development and performance
Assist with staffing, rotas and the effective management of resources
Contribute to audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement
Build positive relationships with families, local authorities and external professionals
Ensure children's needs, wishes and feelings remain central to care
Support the Registered Manager in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
Shift Pattern
One day per week on shift, including a sleep-in
Remaining working days will be office-based
Shift lengths are to be confirmed; candidates must be flexible
Sleep-ins paid at £65 each
To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com .