Job Title: Deputy Care Manager Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Salary: From £37,507.40 per annum (including night payments & benefits) Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full time, average 42 hours per week on a rolling rota of two days on, three days off (any day of the week) Employment Type: Permanent Sleep-ins: Sleep-in duties at the home (room provided) with pay included in the salary Service: Residential Children’s Home Service Users: Looked After Children (medium to long-term placements) with complex needs, therapeutic support background Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in a residential childcare role within the last 5 years, including at least 1 year in a supervisory/management capacity with knowledge of Ofsted standards, Child Protection procedures and the Children Act 1989 The Home: Part of a group of nine nurturing children’s homes across Sussex and Surrey, providing a non-institutional environment that supports young people towards independence, return to family or alternative care settings. Who we are looking for: A resilient, experienced individual able to act as a professional parent and role model; someone with leadership skills to support the Home Manager and lead the staff team while promoting welfare, development and safeguarding of children. Who you will be working for: Our client, a residential children’s care provider with a therapeutic, needs-led approach, focusing on positive outcomes for children who have experienced challenges in previous placements. Company type/size: Medium-large provider of residential children’s services with multiple homes across the South East. Number of homes: Nine homes throughout Sussex and Surrey. Future plans: Ongoing commitment to therapeutic care, training and development. Other services: Access to training centre and development opportunities. Why this home & company: The service offers a therapeutic environment with strong support structures, access to high-quality training (including Level 5 Diploma), company pension and generous paid leave. Progression: Career development supported through internal training centre and structured pathways. Training / qualifications: Comprehensive training including advanced child protection, medication training, self-harm, equality & diversity, CSE, restorative justice, Team Teach, first aid and more. Benefits: Access to Perkbox, company pension scheme, 22 bank holiday days paid leave per year and structured training programmes. Ethos: Child-centred, therapeutic and needs-led care promoting safety, development and long-term positive outcomes. Culture: Supportive, resilient, developmental and professional. Sponsorship is not available. How to apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today. To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information. For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk