Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care (Learning Disabilities)
Location: Burton-on-Trent area
Salary: 34,000 + annual increases + excellent benefits
Hours: Full-time, 8-hour days, 5 out of 7
We're working with a well-established children's residential care provider who operates a small, homely service for young people aged 7-17 with learning disabilities. With strong values, a supportive team, and growth plans ahead, they're looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to help lead the home alongside the Registered Manager.
This role offers a great balance - you'll be supporting the team and overseeing the smooth running of the home without the expectation of being regularly on shift, but with the flexibility to step in when the service needs you.
Key responsibilities:
* Work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain high standards of care and compliance
* Support and supervise staff, promoting a positive, collaborative culture
* Ensure the home meets and exceeds Ofsted requirements and quality standards
* Contribute to care planning, safeguarding, and behaviour management strategies
* Build strong working relationships with professionals, families, and stakeholders
* Help create a safe, nurturing, and family-like environment for young people
About you:
* At least 2 years' experience in a children's residential care setting
* Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent)
* Experience in leading and supervising a care team
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children's home legislation
* Confident in managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding processes
* Full UK manual driving licence
Benefits include:
* 500 salary increase after 6-month probation
* 500 salary increase annually thereafter
* Birthday off
* Annual leave increases with service
* Voucher rewards
If you're passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and want to join a growing, values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr