Deputy Home Manager - Children's Residential

About the Role

Hippo Staffing is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a children s residential service, who are seeking a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager with a minimum of 2 years experience to step up as a Registered Manager. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Fit Person interview with Ofsted and submit an SC2 application.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Provide effective leadership, direction, and supervision to the team, ensuring a safe and structured environment for children.

• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations, organisational policies, and statutory guidance.

• Maintain and review the Statement of Purpose and ensure staff understand and work in line with its aims.

• Support staff through induction, supervision, appraisals, and training.

• Manage rotas and lead recruitment, selection, and induction of staff.

Safeguarding & Quality of Care

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring prompt response to concerns.

• Ensure children s safety and welfare are central to all decisions.

• Oversee development and review of care plans, placement plans, and risk management plans.

• Promote positive behaviour management and restorative approaches.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records in line with regulatory and organisational standards.

• Lead audits and quality improvement actions.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety, and environmental standards.

Skills & Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of Children s Homes Regulations, Ofsted standards, and statutory requirements.

• Safeguarding expertise and experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Health & safety compliance.

• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building and conflict resolution.

• Trauma-informed practice and child-centred care approaches.

• Budget management and resource allocation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 18 months).

• Minimum of 2 years experience in residential childcare.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

About the Home
The home provides therapeutic care for children aged 8 17 with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties. The service focuses on maintaining local placements to support family relationships and community ties. The property is a three-bedroom semi-detached house, accommodating up to two children with 1:1 or 2:1 care, and designed to create a safe and therapeutic environment.

Staffing & Rota

Shift Pattern: 2 on, 4 off (covering 48 hours)