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Deputy Home Manager - Children's Residential

Job Posted: 10 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Expire in: a month

Job Description

About the Role
Hippo Staffing is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a children’s residential service, who are seeking a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager with a minimum of 2 years’ experience to step up as a Registered Manager. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Fit Person interview with Ofsted and submit an SC2 application.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
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    Provide effective leadership, direction, and supervision to the team, ensuring a safe and structured environment for children.
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    Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations, organisational policies, and statutory guidance.
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    Maintain and review the Statement of Purpose and ensure staff understand and work in line with its aims.
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    Support staff through induction, supervision, appraisals, and training.
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    Manage rotas and lead recruitment, selection, and induction of staff.
Safeguarding & Quality of Care
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    Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring prompt response to concerns.
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    Ensure children’s safety and welfare are central to all decisions.
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    Oversee development and review of care plans, placement plans, and risk management plans.
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    Promote positive behaviour management and restorative approaches.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
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    Maintain accurate records in line with regulatory and organisational standards.
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    Lead audits and quality improvement actions.
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    Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety, and environmental standards.
Skills & Expertise
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    In-depth knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Ofsted standards, and statutory requirements.
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    Safeguarding expertise and experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
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    Health & safety compliance.
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    Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building and conflict resolution.
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    Trauma-informed practice and child-centred care approaches.
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    Budget management and resource allocation.
Qualifications & Experience
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    Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 18 months).
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    Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare.
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    Full UK Driving Licence.
About the Home
The home provides therapeutic care for children aged 8–17 with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties. The service focuses on maintaining local placements to support family relationships and community ties. The property is a three-bedroom semi-detached house, accommodating up to two children with 1:1 or 2:1 care, and designed to create a safe and therapeutic environment.
Staffing & Rota
Shift Pattern: 2 on, 4 off (covering 48 hours)

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