Deputy Manager – Children’s Therapeutic Residential Home

Benefits:

Bonus: On-call allowance opportunity for performance bonus 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) pension

To support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the children’s home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance with all relevant legislation. The Deputy Manager will lead shifts, supervise staff, and play a key role in developing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

· Operational Support:

· Assist the Registered Manager in managing the home in accordance with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

· Act as the lead in the absence of the Registered Manager, including being part of the on-call rota.

· Monitor the daily running of the home, ensuring shift plans, rotas, and staffing are in place.

Leadership & Supervision:

· Supervise and support care staff, including conducting regular supervisions and contributing to appraisals.

· Role-model therapeutic care practices and support staff with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

· Promote a positive team culture focused on child-centred care.

Child Care & Safeguarding:

· Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management plans are in place and followed.

· Lead on safeguarding concerns and referrals in the absence of the manager.

· Advocate for children’s rights and support their development, education, and emotional well-being.

Compliance & Quality:

· Assist in audits, inspections, and preparation for Ofsted visits.

· Maintain accurate records in line with regulatory and organisational policies.

· Contribute to continuous improvement and quality assurance within the home.