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Children's Home Deputy Manager
Job Posted: 15 days ago
Salary: £ 44,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South East
Expire in: 13 days
Job Description
Connect2Socialwork is recruiting on behalf of a local authority in South East England for a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to a residential children's home committed to delivering high-quality care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
This is a key leadership role supporting the Registered Manager in ensuring the home meets and exceeds regulatory standards, promotes best practice, and delivers positive outcomes for children and young people. The successful candidate will be passionate about trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and creating a nurturing, child-centred environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Registered Manager in leading the residential team
Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted standards
Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
Coordinate staff rotas and ensure adequate cover across the service
Champion the voices, rights, and wellbeing of children and young peopleCandidate Profile:
Minimum 3 years' experience in residential childcare, including supervisory roles
NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); Level 5 Diploma desirable
Strong understanding of trauma, attachment, safeguarding, and child development
Confident in managing staff, rotas, and multi-agency relationships
Willingness to undertake PACE and Team Teach training
Full UK driving licence
If you are interested in this role and would like a full job description please get in contact today on (phone number removed) or email me
Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.
Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidatesBefore You Apply
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