About the Role:

We are recruiting a committed and experienced Children’s Residential Home Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of a children’s residential learning disability service in the Burton-on-Trent area. The Deputy Manager will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality, child-centred care is delivered at all times in line with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and best practice.

This is a hands-on role where the Deputy Manager will work shifts, including sleep-ins, and lead by example on the floor while supporting staff development, compliance, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Registered Manager in the safe, effective and compliant management of the home

• Acting as the Deputy Manager on shift, providing leadership, guidance and supervision to the staff team

• Working directly with children and young people with learning disabilities, complex needs and associated behaviours

• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are implemented and reviewed

• Promoting safeguarding, positive behaviour support and trauma-informed practice

• Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development

• Maintaining high standards of compliance with Ofsted regulations

• Deputising for the Registered Manager when required

Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Essential)

• Experience working in a children’s residential setting

• Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge

• Ability to work shifts including sleep-ins

• Strong leadership skills

• Passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people

Desirable:

• Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children’s Residential Care (or willingness to work towards)

• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities or autism

• Experience in a senior or acting-up role

Safeguarding:

This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment practices.

Stratton Mills Recruitment Ltd

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