Childrens Deputy Manager – Sheffield

Children’s Deputy Manager – Children’s Services

• Support children to reach their full potential.
• Support the Home Manager in day-to-day management and operation of the Home, maintaining a compliant, safe, and homely environment.
• Work in a child-centred way to ensure each child’s individual needs are met.
• Have good knowledge of Children’s Homes regulations and quality standards.
• Act as a role model and mentor to staff, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the highest standards of care and ethical practice.
• Contribute to recruitment, training, and development of staff, identifying training needs and opportunities for professional growth.
• Compile a staff rota.
• Undertake monthly staff supervisions and team meetings.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the staff team.
• Expected to work across a full rota including sleep‑ins and long days, alongside manager hours.

Requirements

• Hold a Level 3 in Children’s Residential Childcare Qualification (or equivalent).
• Either hold or be committed to completing a Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management.
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience working in social care.
• Adept at compiling risk assessments, weekly and monthly reports for both the home and the young people and children.
• Knowledge of legislation and Ofsted requirements.
• Passionate about working with young people who may demonstrate behaviours that challenge.
• Knowledge of children’s home regulations and quality standards.
• Experience leading and motivating a staff team.
• Be flexible and willing to go the extra mile.
• Demonstrate a calm and safe response when Children and young people are unable to.

Benefits

• Excellent Pay & Rewards
  • Structured salary grades that reflect experience and qualifications.
  • Pay structures at the forefront of national pay standards.
• Career Progression & Development
  • Support worker
  • Senior Support Worker
  • Team Leader
  • Deputy Manager
  • Registered Manager
  • Service Manager
• Comprehensive Training & Qualifications
  • Full induction program before you start.
  • Service-specific training to refine and enhance your skills.
  • Fully funded training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre.
• Wellbeing Programme
  • Access to employee benefits designed to support health, wellbeing, and personal development.
• A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment
  • Strong management support and supervision, providing guidance and encouragement to help you thrive.

Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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