Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Deputy Manager: Children’s Residential Home
Location: Tilbury
Salary: £37,500 – £42,000 per annum
Additional Pay: Up to 2 sleep-ins per week (£50 per sleep-in) + £2,000 annual on-call allowance
Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Are you an experienced and passionate childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team and help lead a children’s residential home that supports young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the safe, effective daily running of the home.

• Lead by example to ensure outstanding care and support for children and young people.

• Implement and manage staff rotas to meet the needs of the children.

• Guide and supervise staff, fostering a positive, high-quality care culture.

• Ensure full compliance with The Children’s Homes Regulations, Children Act, and safeguarding frameworks.

• Support with recruitment and staff development through inductions, training, and appraisals.

• Liaise with external professionals and maintain strong working relationships with families and carers.

• Maintain the home’s Statement of Purpose and ensure all practice aligns with this.

• Deputise in the Registered Manager’s absence and share on-call duties.

 Person Specification:

• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience (Level 3 or above) in a supervisory role within an Ofsted-registered children’s home.

• Experience as a Deputy Manager, Senior Support Worker, or Team Leader.

• Level 5 Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards this).

• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage and develop a care team.

• Experience leading Reg 44 visits and participating in Ofsted inspections.

• Knowledge of administering medication, managing petty cash, and following safeguarding protocols.

 Benefits:

• Company pension scheme

• Comprehensive induction, training, and development programme

• 28 days annual leave (increasing with service to 33 days)

• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation

 

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now or contact us at southend@gap-healthcare.com for more information.