Deputy Manager - Children's Assessment Home (3-Bed EBD)

Location: Whiteparish, Salisbury, SP5 2SJ
Salary: £16.50 per hour + £5.00 overtime rate Basic £34,320
Sleep-In Rate: £65 per shift
Hours: 40 hours per week

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join a new 3-bed Children's Assessment Home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD).

This is an opportunity to be part of a developing service, playing a key role in creating a structured, safe, and nurturing environment were high-quality assessments lead to positive outcomes.

Role Purpose

You will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards.

You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and contribute to the development of a therapeutic and outcome-focused service.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Support the setup and development of the service
• Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Lead shifts and ensure safe staffing levels
• Promote a positive, accountable team culture

Care & Assessment Delivery

• Oversee assessment placements and care delivery
• Monitor and review care plans, risk assessments, and reports
• Ensure accurate recording, observations, and report writing
• Promote structured, consistent, and child-centred care

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations
• Support audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes

Partnership Working

• Liaise with local authorities, social workers, and professionals
• Contribute to care planning and review meetings
• Support positive outcomes for children and young people

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (desirable or willingness to complete)
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in children's residential care
• Experience in a senior or supervisory role
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations

Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership and team management ability
• Experience supporting children with EBD and complex behaviours
• Confident managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and child development
• Experience in residential, secure, or custodial settings (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• Clear career progression pathway
• Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
• Access to discounts (Tastecard, Blue Light Card, gym memberships)
• Financial wellbeing support
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Ongoing CPD and career development
• Therapeutic training (SHINE programme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive management team and positive working environment

Apply

If you are looking for your next step in residential childcare and want to be part of a service focused on quality, structure, and outcomes, apply today.

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