Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (Bognor Regis)
Hours: 40 per week | Reports to: Registered Manager | Supervisory role: Yes | Salary: £45,000
Role Summary
The Deputy Manager supports the Registered Manager in running a children’s residential home, leading staff, ensuring safeguarding, and delivering high-quality care. They deputise in the manager’s absence and help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and deputise for the Registered Manager
* Lead shifts and supervise staff
* Ensure safeguarding and compliance with regulations and Ofsted standards
* Oversee care planning, records, and documentation
* Support staff development, supervision, and rota management
* Work directly with children and young people when required
* Liaise with families and external professionals
* Manage incidents, safeguarding concerns, and complaints
* Ensure health, safety, and property standards are maintained
* Participate in on‑call duties and flexible working
Requirements
Essential:
* Experience in a senior role in children’s residential care
* Experience with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills
* Safeguarding knowledge and commitment
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to work flexibly, including on‑call
Desirable:
* Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or working towards)
* 2+ years’ residential childcare experience
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