Deputy Manager - Ofsted Children's Residential Home

Children’s Homes

Deputy Children's Home Manager Location: Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Full UK Driving Licence Required

About the Role We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Children's Home Manager to join a specialist solo residential children's home in Basildon.

Supporting one young person with complex emotional and behavioural needs, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping create a stable, safe, and therapeutic home environment. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll help lead the day-to-day operation of the home, support the staff team, and ensure the highest standards of care are consistently delivered.

This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker ready to step into management or an existing Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge.

Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the home.

Lead shifts and provide guidance, supervision, and support to the staff team.

Promote a safe, nurturing, and child-centred environment.

Build positive, trusting relationships with the young person and support them to achieve positive outcomes.

Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

Support with staff supervision, training, and development.

Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and placement reviews.

Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards.

Participate in the on-call rota and work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins where required.

About You We're looking for a compassionate and resilient leader who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.

Experience working within a residential children's home.

Previous experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager.

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, behaviour management, and Ofsted requirements.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).

Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs in a solo or therapeutic setting.

Ongoing training and professional development.

Support towards achieving Level 5 qualification (if required).

Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

Company pension.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Safeguarding The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant safer recruitment checks.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment.

Apply Today If you're passionate about providing outstanding care and want to help shape the future of a young person's life in a specialist solo residential setting, we'd love to hear from you.

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