As Deputy Manager, you’ll work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home delivers outstanding, trauma‑informed care. You will play a key leadership role, overseeing daily operations, supporting staff development, and ensuring children receive high-quality, personalised support that promotes resilience, emotional wellbeing, and positive life outcomes.
You'll act as a point of escalation, lead shifts, supervise and mentor staff, and help embed a culture built on reflection, learning, and child-centred practice. In the Registered Manager’s absence, you will take full responsibility for the running of the home.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager in leading the home and ensuring high standards of care.
- Act as deputy safeguarding lead and manage safeguarding concerns and incidents.
- Lead shifts and oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring safety and positive engagement.
- Supervise, develop, and support Senior Support Workers and Support Workers.
- Promote trauma‑informed, relationship‑based practice across the home.
- Oversee care planning, key working, and personalised outcomes for young people.
- Maintain regulatory compliance with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations and Quality Standards.
- Support with audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
- Assist with staffing rotas, recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Build effective partnerships with families, social workers, external agencies, and professionals.
- Ensure accurate records, reports, and communication.
- Contribute to a positive, nurturing, and inclusive home environment.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in working with children or young people, ideally in residential care.
- Confident in leading shifts, supporting staff, and handling complex situations.
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding, trauma‑informed practice, and behaviour support.
- Organised, resilient, calm under pressure, and strong in communication.
- Motivated to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
- Qualified to Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willing to work toward Level 5.
A driving licence is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of building a new service with fresh ideas and a strong child-centred vision.
- Opportunities for career development, leadership training, and progression.
- A supportive organisation that values openness, respect, and reflective practice.
- The chance to make a real, lasting difference for young people from day one.
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Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.