Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: LE67 1HL (Leicester)
Service: 4-Bed Children's Residential Home
Age Range: 8-17 Years
Hours: 160 Hours Per Month
Pay Rate: £15.65 per hour / £30 048 Per Annum

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading a 4-bed Children's Residential Home for young people aged 8-17 years.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Senior Support Worker or existing Deputy Manager looking to progress within a supportive and structured residential setting.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the home operates in line with its Statement of Purpose, delivering high-quality, child-centred care in compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations (2015) and Quality Standards.

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding & Compliance

Always safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
Take responsibility for safeguarding concerns and complaints in the Manager's absence.
Support Ofsted inspections and quality assurance processes.
Contribute to Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 processes.

Leadership & Team Development

Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
Provide strong leadership and guidance to the staff team.
Supervise, appraise, and support staff performance.
Lead inductions and ensure completion of mandatory training.
Chair team meetings and therapeutic consultations.
Promote continuous professional development.

Operational & Financial Oversight

Assist with budget monitoring and petty cash management.
Monitor agency staffing and occupancy levels.
Ensure resources are used effectively.
Support audits and internal monitoring systems.

Care & Practice

Provide nurturing, structured, and consistent care.
Support young people in education, independence, and emotional development.
Implement behaviour management strategies.
Support care planning and attend professional meetings.
Liaise with Local Authorities, schools, health professionals, and social workers.
Promote identity, self-worth, and positive outcomes for young people.

Environment & Health & Safety

Maintain a safe, welcoming, and homely environment.
Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
Oversee maintenance and upkeep of the home.
Lead young people's meetings and encourage participation.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The Deputy Manager must promote equal opportunities and challenge discrimination in all its forms, ensuring that every young person's needs are met fairly and respectfully.

Accountable To

Registered Manager and Responsible Individual

Essential Requirements

Level 3 Children & Young People's Workforce (Essential)
QCF Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards)
Experience in a children's residential setting
Strong safeguarding knowledge
Understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards
Leadership and team supervision experience

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about improving outcomes for young people
Confident in leading and motivating a team
Organised and compliance-focused
A positive role model
Committed to continuous development