Deputy Manager Emotional Well Being Assessment Home

Deputy Manager – Emotional Wellbeing & Children’s Residential Care

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK

Salary:£36,428 - £48,749 per annum

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Do you have experience leading care teams in a residential setting? We are recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager for a leading specialist provider of children’s residential services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home that supports children and young people aged 8 to 18 through short-term placements focused on understanding and addressing their needs.

Join a forward-thinking organisation working in partnership with local authorities to deliver innovative, high-quality care in a safe, nurturing environment. This role offers the chance to lead, develop, and inspire a team while supporting young people’s emotional resilience, independence, and life skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in leading the care team to deliver the highest standards of support and safeguarding
• Build trusting, nurturing relationships that promote independence, wellbeing, and personal growth among young people
• Supervise shifts and oversee day-to-day operational duties
• Collaborate with families, social workers, and external professionals to ensure holistic support plans
• Maintain accurate records, complete audits, and contribute to the smooth running of the home
• Promote a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all young people
• Assist with domestic and administrative tasks ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
• Uphold safeguarding policies, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance (OFSTED standards)
• Lead by example, fostering a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services or willingness to work towards
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory or shift-leading experience in a children’s residential setting
• Strong knowledge of OFSTED regulations and quality standards with a focus on achieving and maintaining “Outstanding” ratings
• Experience and expertise in safeguarding, including accurate record-keeping and incident reporting

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working initiatives based on trust and empowerment
• 26 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days via HolidayPlus
• Family-friendly leave options, including maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Service-related sick pay from day one
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with matched contributions of 4% or 6%
• Death in service cover of 4 times annual earnings
• Cycle-to-work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback on high street shops, cinemas, gyms, leisure parks, holidays, and more through our Benefits Portal
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan

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