Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home
Join to apply for the Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home role at Family Care Group
Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home role at Family Care Group
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Are you a committed childcare professional with a passion for leadership and a drive to make a real difference in the lives of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)? We're looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to help lead a therapeutic, child-centred home in Telford and shape brighter futures.
About Us:
Family Care are a family-owned social care provider working therapeutically with children for over 30 years, we are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child and young person can thrive.
About the Role:
As a Deputy you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in staff supervision, development planning, and providing a consistent and therapeutic environment for the young people.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the Registered Manager in overseeing daily operations of the home
* Lead, support, and supervise staff to ensure the highest quality of care
* Promote a therapeutic and child-centred approach to care and behaviour management
* Ensure the home meets all Ofsted and statutory regulations
* Help develop and implement individual care plans and risk assessments
* Work directly with children and young people to build positive relationships and support their emotional, social, and educational development
* Support recruitment, training, and development of staff
* Participate in the on-call rota and cover shifts when needed
What we are looking for:
* Must have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is desirable but not essential
* Minimum 2 years' experience working in a children's residential setting, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior role
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and relevant legislation (Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted framework)
* Ability to lead a team with empathy, professionalism, and integrity
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
* Full UK Driving Licence essential
* Enhanced DBS compliance required
What We Offer:
* Salary: up to £37,807 (includes sleep in allowance)
* Bonus scheme available
* Company pension
* Employee discounts
* Health & wellbeing programme
Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Individual and Family Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Family Care Group by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Residential Manager” roles.
Walsall, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Baschurch, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Minsterley, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Baschurch, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Walsall, England, United Kingdom 1 year ago
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 1 year ago
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 11 months ago
Stafford, England, United Kingdom 9 months ago
Stafford, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Burntwood, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Residential Conveyancer (Head of Department)
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Hagley, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Kingswinford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Wednesbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Bishops Wood, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Craven Arms, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Cannock Wood, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr