Deputy Home Manager- Childrens Safeguarding Home

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to join a leading provider of children's services in Hinckley, Leicestershire. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive environment, helping vulnerable children and young people between the ages of 8-18 to develop confidence, independence, and social skills. The Deputy Manager will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users across multiple homes in the area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build trusting, nurturing relationships that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, and professionals to support children and young people.
• Lead staff supervision and shift management to ensure consistent, high standards of care.
• Support the Registered Manager with audits, compliance, and administrative duties.
• Contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the home, including domestic tasks.
• Accurately document and maintain records related to safeguarding, care plans, and incident reports.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are strictly followed.
• Promote a safe, secure, and supportive environment at all times.

Requirements:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare.
• Be willing to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's Services.
• Have at least 1 year of supervisory and shift-leading experience in a children's residential setting.
• Knowledge of OFSTED regulations and standards for children's homes, with the ability to support the team in achieving outstanding ratings.
• Experience in safeguarding, recording, and reporting to protect children and young people effectively.

Final Note:
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.