About the Role:

We are recruiting a committed and experienced Childrens Residential Home Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of a childrens residential learning disability service in the Burton-on-Trent area. The Deputy Manager will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality, child-centred care is delivered at all times in line with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and best practice.

This is a hands-on role where the Deputy Manager will work shifts, including sleep-ins, and lead by example on the floor while supporting staff development, compliance, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the Registered Manager in the safe, effective and compliant management of the home

Acting as the Deputy Manager on shift, providing leadership, guidance and supervision to the staff team

Working directly with children and young people with learning disabilities, complex needs and associated behaviours

Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are implemented and reviewed

Promoting safeguarding, positive behaviour support and trauma-informed practice

Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development

Maintaining high standards of compliance with Ofsted regulations

Deputising for the Registered Manager when required

Requirements:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Essential)

Experience working in a childrens residential setting

Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge

Ability to work shifts including sleep-ins

Strong leadership skills

Passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people

Desirable:

Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Childrens Residential Care (or willingness to work towards)

Experience supporting children with learning disabilities or autism

Experience in a senior or acting-up role

Safeguarding:

This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment practices.

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