Children’s Residential Home Deputy Manager – 3 Bed EBD Salary: £31,072 - £32,900 p.a. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time – up to 40 hours per week Annual Sleep-In Allowance: £2,980 - £4,960 (based on 6–10 sleeps per month across 10.5 months) Location: Grantham Benefits Competitive salary of up to £32,900 p.a. (£37,860 including maximum sleep-in allowance) • Ofsted Inspection Bonus • Referral programme • Wellness incentive • Company pension scheme • Additional overtime enhancements • Company Health Cash Plan (after successful probation period) • Birthday gift voucher • Progressive pay scale • 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays • Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service • Enhanced DBS check paid for by the company • Dedicated learning and development programmes, including fully funded Level 4 and 5 qualifications • Free meals whilst on shift • Regular supervision sessions • Generous home and activity budgets, enabling staff to participate in activities and special events with young people • Bespoke smart IT systems to reduce manual report writing Your role will involve: Providing a nurturing environment where the physical and emotional needs of children and young people are met, acting as a positive role model • Supporting the Registered Manager in achieving the aims and objectives outlined in the Statement of Purpose • Helping to develop systems that ensure young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive • Supporting and managing staff to meet the individual needs of children and young people • Ensuring each young person is allocated a key worker • Ensuring staff understand each child’s placement plan and their responsibilities in delivering it • Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to contribute information and achieve the best outcomes for young people • Ensuring resources are appropriately allocated and financial records are accurately maintained • Working on a rota basis, including weekends, sleep-ins, and on-call duties, in line with the needs of the home • Carrying out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Registered Manager • Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager • Working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people • Playing a key role in implementing positive change within the home • Continuously improving services, systems, and standards alongside the Registered Manager and Senior Leadership Team Experience and Qualifications Required: Diploma / NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent) • Working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children, Young People and Families • Knowledge of the Children’s Act and relevant legislation • Strong supervision and team management skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Understanding of the needs of children with BESD/EBD, including managing challenging behaviour • Excellent organisational skills • Ability to motivate and support staff teams • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young people in a residential setting • A full clean manual driving licence held for at least 1 year • Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Grantham, Lincolnshire prior to starting work (required) If you’re ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career and make a lasting difference, To apply for this role please contact Alfie from Purosearch on or send your CV for Immediate attention to