Illuminate Care Group
Deputy Childrens Home Manager & Care Practitioners
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Company Description
Illuminate Care Group provides safe, nurturing, and empowering environments where children and young people can heal, grow, and thrive. Through residential homes, supported accommodation, and therapeutic education, the organisation supports young people aged 8 to 18, many of whom have experienced trauma or disruption in mainstream settings. Practice is trauma-informed, relationship-led, and tailored to each young person’s individual journey and aspirations. A highly trained, TCI-qualified team and CPD-accredited development underpin a love-led ethos focused on building self-belief, life skills, and hope for the future. Illuminate Care Group is committed to ensuring every young person is seen, heard, and empowered to shine.
Role Description
The Deputy Children’s Home Manager & Care Practitioners will work on-site in Gainsborough in a part-time capacity, supporting the day-to-day running of a children’s residential home.
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Responsibilities
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Deputy Manager:
- Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care.
- Build safe and trusting relationships with young people.
- Support them with daily routines, education, and life skills.
- Assist with staff supervision, shift planning, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safeguarding standards.
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Care Practitioners:
- Contribute to care plans.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Participate in team meetings.
- Collaborate with external professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Both functions will model consistent, nurturing practice, respond effectively to challenging behaviour, and contribute to a positive, stable home environment.
Qualifications
- Experience in children’s residential care, youth work, social care, or a closely related setting, with a strong understanding of trauma-informed and relationship-led practice.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofsted standards), and best practices for supporting children and young people aged 8–18.
- Strong communication, de-escalation, and behaviour support skills, including the ability to build trust, offer emotional support, and work effectively with families and external agencies.
- Organisational and leadership abilities to support shift coordination, documentation, and team collaboration; experience mentoring or supervising colleagues is an advantage for the Deputy Manager component.
- Relevant qualifications such as Level 3 or above in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Health and Social Care, or equivalent; willingness to undertake further CPD and required training (e.g., TCI) is essential.
- Ability to work on-site on a rota basis (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required), with resilience, reliability, and a reflective approach to practice.
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