Deputy Manager Childrens Home

Deputy Manager  Childrens Residential Care

Location:

Derby
Salary: £35,000  £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Genuine Progression to Registered Manager  Are you an experienced  Deputy Manager or senior childrens residential professional  ready to take the next step towards running your own home?
We are recruiting for an  experienced Deputy Manager  to join a growing childrens residential care provider in  Derby , offering a salary of  £35,000 £ 45,000  and, importantly, a genuine opportunity to progress towards becoming the  proposed Registered Manager of their next childrens home .
This isn't simply another Deputy Manager vacancy.
The organisation is looking for someone with the  ambition, confidence and capability to become a Registered Manager  as the service continues to grow.
You'll join the existing leadership team, developing your management experience while playing a key role in maintaining high standards of care, supporting the staff team and achieving positive outcomes for the children and young people within the home.

The Role  As Deputy Manager, you'll work closely with the Registered Manager and wider leadership team to support the effective day-to-day running of the home.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading, supporting and motivating the residential care team

Providing guidance, supervision and leadership to staff

Supporting the development of a positive, child-centred culture

Ensuring safeguarding procedures and care standards are consistently maintained

Supporting care planning, risk assessments and associated documentation

Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people

Supporting staff development, performance and good practice

Helping ensure the home operates in line with relevant regulations and organisational policies

Taking leadership responsibility when required

Developing your management capability in preparation for progression towards Registered Manager

What We're Looking For  We're looking for someone who is  already experienced within children's residential care  and genuinely ready to take on greater leadership responsibility.
Essential requirements:
Minimum  2 years' experience within children's residential care

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare , or equivalent relevant qualification

Demonstrable  leadership or supervisory experience

Strong understanding of safeguarding and good residential childcare practice

Confidence to lead, guide and support a staff team

Resilient, motivated and solutions-focused approach

Genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

Full UK driving licence  and willingness to drive as part of the role

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who isn't simply searching for their next Deputy Manager position.
We want someone who can see themselves running a children's home and is ready to start working towards that next step.
What's On Offer?
£35,000  £45,000 per annum

Genuine progression towards Registered Manager

Opportunity to develop alongside a growing children's residential provider

Hands-on leadership and management experience

Support and development towards taking responsibility for a future home

Opportunity to influence the culture and quality of the service

Long-term career progression as the organisation continues to grow

If you're an experienced children's residential professional with leadership experience and the ambition to become a  Registered Manager , we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.