Deputy Manager - Children's Home
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £32,000 per annum + £60 per sleep-in
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, shift-based including sleep-ins

We are supporting a reputable children's residential care provider in the recruitment of a Deputy Manager for their new 3-bed home in Nottingham. This provision supports children and young people aged 8-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), offering both long-term and emergency placements.

The organisation operates with a therapeutic approach and is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior or Team Leader looking to progress into a Deputy Manager position within an Ofsted-regulated setting.

About the Home:

• Mixed gender placements

• Therapeutic, child-focused model of care

• Strong staffing structure with a full team in place

• 3-bed home

• Reporting into a Registered Manager and Responsible Individual

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home

• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015

• Support the development, supervision and performance of the staff team

• Lead shifts and contribute to the rota, including two sleep-ins per week

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people

• Participate in on-call duties as required

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - Essential

• Working towards or willing to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare - Desirable

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a children's residential care setting

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience (e.g. Senior, Team Leader)

• Sound understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory compliance

• A commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to care

• Must hold a full UK driving licence

Additional Details:

• 2 sleep-ins per week (£60 per sleep)

• Clear development pathway

• Strong support structure and training available

• Enhanced DBS required (new DBS can be processed if not on the Update Service)

This is an ideal role for an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the development of a brand-new service. The successful candidate will help shape a positive culture and ensure high-quality outcomes for children in care.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.