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Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home
Job Posted: 14 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Matlock, Derbyshire
Expire in: 14 days
Job Description
Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home
Location: Matlock (100% site-based; occasional support at nearby homes may be required)
Salary: £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday (day shifts) with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and participation in an on-call rota
Are you an experienced Deputy Manager ready for a meaningful new opportunity?
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our team in a Residential Children’s Home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in residential childcare and strong leadership skills who is committed to delivering high-quality, therapeutic care in a nurturing and supportive environment.
About the Role:
As Deputy Manager, you will be a key leader in the home, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service. You’ll play a central role in promoting a safe, structured, and emotionally supportive environment that enables children and young people to thrive.
You’ll be expected to lead by example, applying trauma-informed practices to guide your work and support your team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage daily shifts, ensuring a safe, stable environment for young people
* Promote equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice throughout the home
* Maintain staff rotas to ensure appropriate coverage based on training and experience
* Participate in the on-call system and provide emergency support when required
* Mentor, supervise, and develop staff to promote performance and retention
* Support recruitment, induction, and development of new team members
* Oversee and monitor care plans and documentation to ensure compliance and effectiveness
* Attend external safeguarding and review meetings as a representative of the home
* Support the delivery of high standards of care in line with regulatory requirements
Essential Criteria:
* Experience in a residential childcare setting
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Previous leadership experience (e.g., as Senior Support Worker)
* Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural challenges
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Willingness to work flexibly, including sleep-ins and on-call duties
* Ability to build trusting, professional relationships with children
* Energetic and enthusiastic approach to engaging in activities with young people
Desirable Criteria:
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience working in a therapeutic or trauma-informed setting
* Working towards or achieved Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification
* Specialist training in relevant areas (e.g., safeguarding, SEND, trauma)
* Strong understanding of child development and attachment theory
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a supportive and child-focused team
* Make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
* Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career developmentBefore You Apply
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