Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Deputy Manager Children s Residential Home (Bognor Regis)Hours: 40 per week Reports to: Registered Manager Supervisory role: Yes Salary: £45,000 – £48,000

Role Summary

The Deputy Manager supports the Registered Manager in running a children s residential home, leading staff, ensuring safeguarding, and delivering high-quality care. They deputise in the Manager s absence and help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager
• Lead shifts and supervise staff
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance with regulations and Ofsted standards
• Oversee care planning, records, and documentation
• Support staff development, supervision, and rota management
• Work directly with children and young people when required
• Liaise with families and external professionals
• Manage incidents, safeguarding concerns, and complaints
• Ensure health, safety, and property standards are maintained
• Participate in on-call duties and flexible working

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in a senior role in children s residential care
• Experience with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills
• Safeguarding knowledge and commitment
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work flexibly, including on-call

Desirable

• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or working towards)
• 2+ years residential childcare experience

Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship).

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