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Deputy Manager - Children's Home
Location: Colchester
Salary: 30,000+
Hours: Mon - Fri / 9am - 5pm (no weekend work required)
The Opportunity
On behalf of our client, a well-established and highly respected provider of therapeutic children's residential care, we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager for a 2-3 bed EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) home based in Basildon.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Support Worker or Team Leader ready to step into a leadership role, or an existing Deputy Manager seeking a new challenge within a nurturing, forward-thinking organisation. The home provides high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and young people who have experienced significant challenges in their lives, and our client prides themselves on creating safe, supportive environments where young people can thrive.
The organisation offers excellent training, ongoing professional development, and genuine career progression opportunities - including the chance to progress into a Registered Manager role in the future.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with Ofsted regulations. You will provide leadership, guidance, and support to the staff team, helping to create a positive, stable environment where young people feel safe, valued, and empowered.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the home's operation.
- Lead shifts and ensure the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
- Oversee and contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans.
- Supervise, coach, and develop residential care staff, fostering a positive team culture.
- Ensure all documentation, reports, and records meet regulatory standards.
- Work collaboratively with external professionals, families, and stakeholders.
- Support the preparation and participation in Ofsted inspections.
- Promote independence, resilience, and positive outcomes for young people.
- Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm or 8:00am - 4:00pm
- No weekend work required
- Occasional sleep-ins may be required to meet the needs of the service
About You
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People (or equivalent) - essential.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a children's residential setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and Ofsted frameworks.
- Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) or trauma.
- Effective leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- A resilient, caring, and child-centred approach to care.
- Flexible approach to working hours, with willingness to undertake occasional sleep-ins.
