Children''s Home Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager Children s Home Pay: £37,500 per annum Responsible To: Registered Manager Liaison With: Management and all residential staff Overall Purpose To support the Registered Manager in leading the home, ensuring compliance with Children s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted standards, while promoting the highest standards of care for children. In the absence of the Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the running of the home. Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership and Management Deputise for the Registered Manager, taking full responsibility for the home when required, including admin, childcare, and decision-making. Supervise and guide staff in line with Ofsted standards, CHR 2015, and company policies. Support recruitment, induction, training, supervision, and ongoing professional development of staff. Contribute to the home s quality assurance, including Regulation 44 visits, Regulation 45 reporting, and audits. Promote good childcare practice and ensure the home operates within Ofsted registration guidelines. 2. Children s Care Oversee key workers, ensuring children s casework, care plans, and reports are accurate and regularly reviewed. Promote positive behaviour support and ensure staff manage behaviour effectively. Build positive relationships with children, ensuring their rights, participation, and emotional wellbeing are central to practice. Model high standards of childcare in your own direct work, setting an example for the team. 3. ..... full job details .....