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Job role: Children's Home Deputy Manager
Location: Histon, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum plus additional sleep in payments
Shift Pattern: Full time hours working shifts and office days. Occasional sleep ins - £62.00 per night
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We are recruiting an experienced and passionate Children's Home Deputy Manager to join a beautifully presented residential children's home supporting children aged 6-17 years.
This is a key leadership role, working alongside an experienced Registered Manager and a committed senior team to provide a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment where children can stabilise, recover and thrive.
You will play an active role in the day-to-day leadership of the home, supporting staff, modelling excellent practice, and helping to ensure children receive consistent, high-quality care that promotes confidence, independence and positive long-term outcomes
Children's Home Deputy Manager key responsibilities:
As a Deputy Manager, you'll be at the heart of a dynamic residential team, helping to create a safe, supportive space where children can thrive. Your work will be essential in empowering children, strengthening relationships and building the foundations for long-term stability and positive change. You will support the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home, you will ensure high standards of care and support in a safe, nurturing environment for the children. You will lead and support a team of Senior's and Residential Support Workers, helping them deliver outstanding care that promotes stability, growth, independence and positive outcomes.
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You will play a key role in shaping the future of the home, supporting the Registered Manager and leading by example. You will be responsible to help ensure the home meets all legislation, including Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. You'll be one of the home's leadership team, supervising care and giving children and young people the support, they need to thrive.
Children's Home Deputy Manager key requirements:
- Experience at Children's Home Deputy Manager level, or a Senior role within a residential children's home with readiness to step up
- Strong understanding of Ofsted Regulations (SCCIF), Safeguarding and Quality Standards
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Level 5 Leadership & Management (desirable - fully supported if not yet achieved)
- A confident, calm and child-centred leader who can support and motivate teams
- Experience with rotas and basic budget awareness
- Full UK driving licence
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Deputy Manager Benefits:
- 28 Days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
- A highly competitive salary
- Length of Service Bonus Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free access to a company laptop and Mobile phone
- Free Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check and Annual Update Fees paid for by
- Annual salary review
- Blue Light Card Scheme paid for.
- Health Service Discounts
- Comprehensive induction, training and professional development opportunities to complete further qualifications
- Support from an experienced Registered Manager and a wider senior leadership team
- Free access to well-being initiatives
- Free on-site Parking
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
Terms and Conditions apply
If this sounds like your next career move, please apply online today. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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