Deputy Home Manager - Children's Residential

Overview

About the Role:

Hippo Staffing is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a children's residential service, who are seeking a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager with a minimum of 2 years' experience to step up as a Registered Manager. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Fit Person interview with Ofsted and submit an SC2 application.

• Leadership & Management
  • Provide effective leadership, direction, and supervision to the team, ensuring a safe and structured environment for children.
  • Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations, organisational policies, and statutory guidance.
  • Maintain and review the Statement of Purpose and ensure staff understand and work in line with its aims.
  • Support staff through induction, supervision, appraisals, and training.
  • Manage rotas and lead recruitment, selection, and induction of staff.
• Safeguarding & Quality of Care
  • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring prompt response to concerns.
  • Ensure children's safety and welfare are central to all decisions.
  • Oversee development and review of care plans, placement plans, and risk management plans.
  • Promote positive behaviour management and restorative approaches.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate records in line with regulatory and organisational standards.
  • Lead audits and quality improvement actions.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety, and environmental standards.

• In-depth knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted standards, and statutory requirements.
• Safeguarding expertise and experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Health & safety compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building and conflict resolution.
• Trauma-informed practice and child-centred care approaches.
• Budget management and resource allocation.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 18 months).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in residential childcare.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

The home provides therapeutic care for children aged 8-17 with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties. The service focuses on maintaining local placements to support family relationships and community ties. The property is a three-bedroom semi-detached house, accommodating up to two children with 1:1 or 2:1 care, and designed to create a safe and therapeutic environment.

• Shift Pattern: 2 on, 4 off (covering 48 hours)