As Children’s Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Registered Manager in leading a high-quality children’s home in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and SCCIF framework. You’ll help drive a positive culture, ensure safe and effective practice, and act as a key point of support and leadership for staff and young people.
You will play a key role in modelling trauma‑informed practice, supporting staff development, and ensuring that young people are empowered to make positive choices about their lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the staff team in the Registered Manager’s absence, ensuring safe and child‑focused practice.
- Act as deputy safeguarding lead and point of escalation for incidents and concerns.
- Support staff supervision, training, appraisals, and ongoing professional development.
- Oversee care planning, key working and personalised outcomes for young people.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, strong operational standards, and accurate record-keeping.
- Manage staffing rotas, resource allocation, and support with budget oversight.
- Promote trauma‑informed care, positive behaviour support, and de‑escalation techniques.
- Build strong relationships with families, social workers, external professionals, and the local community.
- Ensure high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and quality assurance across the home.
About You
Essential:
- Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Experience working with children or young people
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma, behaviour management, and child development
- Resilient, compassionate, and able to lead in challenging situations
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- IT literate and confident in report writing
- Able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards it)
- Experience supervising staff or acting as Deputy/Team Leader in a children’s home
- Training in de‑escalation, PBS, or trauma‑informed practice
- Experience supporting children with complex needs, disabilities, or neurodiversity
Why Choose Us?
- Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, bereavement support.
- Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, Menopause support.
- Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, Life Assurance.
- Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, National Trust activities.
Plus:
- Recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the UK.
- Named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace UK & Ireland.
- Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed company.
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.