Deputy Manager- Children & Young People
Residential Care
Emotional Behavioural Difficulties, 10-18 years old
Days and Waking Nights
8am-8pm, 8pm-8am
Location:Doncaster
£30,888- £41,184

A high?quality children & young people’s residential care service in Doncaster is seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading a safe, nurturing and well?run home. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong childcare experience who is ready to step into a senior leadership role within a regulated residential setting.

About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in overseeing all aspects of residential care for children and young people, ensuring the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations, group policies and best practice. You will act as senior on duty and take full responsibility for the home in the Registered Manager’s absence.
“In the absence of the Registered Manager, to be responsible for all administration/childcare functions at the home.”
You will provide leadership, guidance and decision?making to ensure high standards of care, strong safeguarding practice and effective staff performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day to day care in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and group policies
• Supervise and support staff, including Key Workers, ensuring effective assessment, monitoring and planning for each child
• Maintain accurate casework records and ensure sound decisions are made and followed
• Compile written reports and contribute to case conferences, reviews and planning meetings
• Support administrative functions, including delegated tasks, staff admin oversight and rota preparation
• Assist with budget management and financial control within the home
• Participate in staff development, training, supervision and induction of new staff
• Prepare and organise staff meetings when required
• Contribute to group?wide childcare practice, including attending Heads of Homes meetings

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a residential child care setting
• NVQ Level 3 in Care (or equivalent)
• Experience with administrative duties such as rota preparation, recording and report writing
• Strong childcare knowledge, including children’s rights, child development and current childcare law
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make effective decisions and lead staff

Desirable

• Experience managing staff, including supervision, appraisal and induction
• NVQ Level 4 or 5 in Leadership & Management
• Understanding of management styles and childcare planning
• Computer literacy

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