- Where
- Worcester, Worcestershire, GB
- Level
- Mid
Children's Home Deputy Manager
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience
Location: Worcester, WR5
Home Size: 4-Bed EBD
Rating: Good
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary, depending on experience
3 shifts per week
1 sleep-in per week
Established 4-bed EBD children's home
Ongoing personal and professional development
Opportunity to work towards a Level 5 qualification
Clear career progression opportunities
Supportive and experienced senior leadership team
What We're Looking For
Recent experience in a Senior, Team Leader or Deputy Manager role within children's residential care
QCF/NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, Children and Young People's Services
Experience supporting children and young people with EBD
Strong track record of delivering high-quality residential care
Effective leadership, communication and organisational skills
Good understanding of safeguarding, care planning and regulatory requirements
Ability to support, mentor and develop residential care staff
Confidence taking responsibility for the home in the Registered Manager's absence
Genuine passion for achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the established 3-bed EBD home
Take responsibility for the home in the Registered Manager's absence
Ensure children receive safe, consistent and high-quality care
Support care reviews, team meetings and planning sessions
Lead staff inductions and provide supervision, mentoring and performance support
Support the development and implementation of care plans and risk assessments
Promote safeguarding and ensure concerns are appropriately managed and escalated
Support staff to deliver child-centred, nurturing and therapeutic care
Monitor standards of practice, records and compliance with regulatory requirements
Work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain and improve quality standards
Build positive relationships with children, families and external professionals
Contribute to continuous improvement across the home
Support the development of the staff team and positive outcomes for children and young people
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 .