Children's Deputy Manager
Peterborough
£35,000
Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll help shape a nurturing, safe and structured environment for children and young people in residential care. This is an opportunity to use your expertise in safeguarding, team leadership and Ofsted standards to drive high-quality care and positive outcomes. You’ll join a stable, supportive provider that invests in its people through long service rewards, funded training and clear progression pathways.
About the Role:
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the children’s residential home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance. You will lead, motivate and develop the staff team to deliver consistent, child-centred support. Your work will directly impact the safety, wellbeing and development of the children and young people in your care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Registered Manager with the overall management of the home, ensuring it meets Ofsted regulations and internal quality standards.
- Lead, supervise and motivate the staff team to deliver consistent, therapeutic and child-focused care.
- Oversee care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support plans, ensuring they are individualised, up to date and effectively implemented.
- Monitor safeguarding practices within the home, responding promptly to concerns and ensuring all procedures are followed.
- Conduct regular staff supervisions, appraisals and coaching sessions to support performance and professional development.
- Contribute to rota management, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and effective shift planning.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, external professionals and agencies to support integrated care.
- Assist with audits, reports and action plans to drive continuous improvement and prepare for inspections.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience working in a children’s residential care setting.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising or mentoring staff.
- In-depth knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Solid understanding of Ofsted regulations, quality standards and inspection frameworks.
- Competence in care planning, risk assessment and recording/report writing.
- Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
- Confident communicator, able to build trust and rapport with children, staff and external stakeholders.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in a Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Support Worker role.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience contributing to Ofsted inspections and implementing resulting action plans.
- Familiarity with therapeutic or trauma-informed approaches in residential childcare.
Qualifications:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – required.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards) – required.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, behaviour management or related areas – preferred.
You will benefit from long service rewards, 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), a pension scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & GP service, funded training and qualifications, Blue Light Card access, on-site parking, a casual dress code and clear career progression opportunities. If you’re ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career and make a lasting difference, To apply for this role please contact Alfie from Purosearch on 01904570050 or send your CV for Immediate attention to a.forth@purosearch.com.
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