Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Care

Location: Bognor Regis

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager looking for your next opportunity within children's residential care?

We are working with a well-established provider looking for a Deputy Manager to join their team in Bognor Regis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager who is passionate about supporting children and young people and wants to play an active role in the day-to-day running of a residential home.

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where young people can thrive.

The Deputy Manager role

As Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.
• Lead, motivate and support the care team.
• Promote high standards of safeguarding and care.
• Support staff through supervision, guidance and development.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and reviews.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Work alongside families, social workers and other professionals.
• Support the home to meet Ofsted and regulatory requirements.
• Take responsibility for the home in the Registered Manager's absence.

About you

We are looking for a Deputy Manager with previous experience within children's residential care and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

You will ideally have:

• Experience at Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager level within children's residential care.
• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Experience supporting young people with challenging or complex needs.
• Good leadership and communication skills.
• The confidence to lead a team and make decisions when required.
• A full UK driving licence.

If you're an experienced Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge in Bognor Regis, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact YourRecruit for a confidential conversation about the Deputy Manager opportunity.