Children’s Residential Home Deputy Manager 

Salary: £31,072 - £32,900 p.a.
Location: Woolsthorpe, NG32
Home Size: 3 Bed EBD

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary between £31,072 and £32,900 per annum
• £50 per sleep-in - additional annual sleep-in earnings, depending on rota:
• Approximately £3,150 based on 6 sleep-ins per month over 10.5 months
• Approximately £5,250 based on 10 sleep-ins per month over 10.5 months
• 15-hour shifts, from 8am to 11pm, with sleep-in duties once the young people are settled
• Three-week rolling rota, offering a planned shift pattern
• Ofsted inspection bonus
• Referral programme and wellness incentive
• Company pension scheme
• Additional overtime enhancements
•  Company Health Cash Plan, available after successful probation
• Birthday gift voucher
• 28 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by the company
• Fully funded training and development, including Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Generous home and activity budgets to support activities and special events for young people
• Bespoke smart IT systems designed to reduce manual report writing

What We're Looking For

• Ideally holds a Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Young People and Children
• At least one year of experience in a similar role
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
• Clean DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and providing safe, nurturing care for children and young people
• The ability to support staff and promote positive outcomes for young people

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the children's home
• Help ensure young people receive safe, consistent and child-centred care
• Support the staff team, providing guidance and promoting good practice
• Help maintain safeguarding standards and ensure concerns are recorded and escalated appropriately
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Maintain accurate records and ensure care is delivered in line with relevant policies and procedures
• Build positive relationships with young people, colleagues, families and external professionals
• Support the development of a positive, structured and nurturing home environment
• Work collaboratively with the management team to maintain high standards of care

Shift Pattern

The role follows a three-week rolling rota, with shifts running from 8am to 11pm. Once the young people are settled for the night, staff sleep on shift, wake at approximately 7:30am for a 30-minute handover, and finish by 8am.

• Week 1: Monday and Thursday
• Week 2: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
• Week 3: Wednesday and Saturday

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.