Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Care Location: Derby
Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below. 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 children's 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 children's 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 children's 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? xrexnqw £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.
