Children’s Home Deputy Manager – OFSTED
The Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist all staff in day-to-day home management, providing leadership, identifying training
needs and opportunities for professional growth - Implement and adhere to all relevant legislation for Children’s Homes (Children’s Homes
Regulations 2015, Quality Care Standards and the SCCIF), driving continuous improvement
through knowledge share and education with the team. - Support all staff to ensure you are all fully compliant with the company’s policies, procedures,
legislation and social policy - Ensuring safeguarding, risk assessments & care plans are up to date
- Work with multi-agency teams, families, and professionals to ensure best practice
- On call duties as and when required to provide safeguarding escalation support
Person Specification:
- Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (E)
- Level 5 Leadership & Management in Children’s Residential Care (or willing to work towards)
(E) - At least 1 year in a deputy/senior role in a children’s residential setting (E)
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, trauma, Ofsted frameworks & DoLS (E)
- Full UK Driving Licence (E)
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour from a young person, especially those with EBD (E)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced holiday scheme, increasing with service
Job Title Deputy Manager Reports To Registered Manager
Department Provision Teams Job Grade JG3 - Birthday day off
- NHS Cash Plan Top Up
- Life Assurance X3
- Free Blue Light Card
- Clear, career progression with our “Roots to Growth” scheme
- Pension, casual dress & on site parking
- Work in beautifully renovated homes that reflect the standard of care we believe in
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional training to enhance your skills
Work Location:
The location/work-base for this role may require you work to from multiple locations. We will discuss
this with you during the recruitment process.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
At ACS, safeguarding is our top priority. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and
young people, and all appointments are subject to DBS checks, satisfactory references and proof of
right to work in the UK.
How to Apply:
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, then we want to
hear from you! Take the next step in your career and apply today to join a company that values
growth, creativity, and positive change
