Children's Home Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager Children s Residential Home
Salary: £30,500 £ 39,000 per annum + sleep-ins

Location:

Verwood

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the effective leadership of a child-centred residential home that is currently home to 2 children. This role is key to ensuring the home consistently meets Ofsted regulations, delivers high-quality care, and promotes positive outcomes for children.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help maintain a safe, nurturing, and stable environment, underpinned by therapeutic practice and strong safeguarding principles.

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with legislation and best practice
• Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team to deliver consistently high standards of care
• Manage the home in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Contribute to care planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Participate in the on-call rota

• Minimum 1 year s experience in a children s residential management role
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and quality assurance
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People (or equivalent)
• Willingness to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (funded)
• Profficient in de-escalation of challenging behaviours
• Full UK driving licence

This role involves shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, child-focused care and ready to take the next step in your leadership career, please APPLY NOW!