JOB TITLE: Deputy Manager

LOCATION: South Staffordshire

SALARY: £32,000 plus £62.75 per sleep-in Average 7+ sleep-ins per month, increasing salary to approx. £37,000+ per annum

HOURS: 39 hours per week

ROLE OVERVIEW

Our client provides a therapeutic residential service focused on achieving long-term positive outcomes for children through a specialist “Prep4Fostering” model. This service supports children who are currently in residential care or experiencing foster placement instability, helping them transition successfully into a family environment. As Deputy Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the home, supporting the Home Manager in ensuring a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for children. You will take responsibility for leading shifts, guiding and supporting the staff team, and contributing to the overall care and development of each child.This role will typically involve two shift days and one dedicated admin day per week, allowing time for both direct care leadership and essential administrative responsibilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Professional Child Care Practice

Ensure the home’s Statement of Purpose is consistently followed and its objectives are met

Contribute to a warm, homely and therapeutic environment supporting children’s emotional, social and personal development

Maintain and promote high standards of care and continuous improvement across the home

Provide effective management of the home in the absence of the Home Manager

Lead shifts effectively, providing clear direction, guidance and support to the staff team

Develop a strong understanding of each child’s background, therapeutic care plan and progress

Support implementation of individual care plans

Provide consistent boundaries to create safety, structure and emotional containment

Act as a positive role model for children and staff, supporting healthy relationships and attachments

Promote children’s physical, emotional and social development through positive routines and activities

Be vigilant to safeguarding concerns and ensure all children are protected and supported appropriately

Work in an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive way, promoting children’s rights at all times

Support children’s identity, self-worth and confidence

Demonstrate sensitivity to individual needs including culture, race, language, sexuality and religion

Communicate effectively with children, observing behaviour and recording key information

Liaise with external professionals including schools, social workers and other agencies

Support children with education, school attendance and homework

Attend and contribute to professional meetings

Take an active role in care planning and implementation

Work collaboratively with psychologists and professionals to support therapeutic care

Support transitions into fostering placements

Accompany children on outings, holidays and short breaks

Plan and deliver activities promoting diversity and inclusion

Relationships with Colleagues

Provide supervision to identified staff members

Participate in team meetings and chair meetings in the absence of the Home Manager

Work flexibly to support positive outcomes for children

Demonstrate strong leadership in managing and supporting the staff team

Ensure staff understand their responsibilities in line with relevant legislation

Support ongoing professional development of staff

Household Responsibilities

Contribute to the daily running and upkeep of the home

Maintain a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment

Take responsibility for the home, including fabric, equipment and grounds

Monitor and manage expenditure in line with financial procedures

Oversee health and safety systems including risk assessments and compliance

Personal Responsibilities

Deputise for the Registered Home Manager in their absence

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance

Attend supervision and take responsibility for professional development needs

Develop strong understanding of policies and procedures

Commit to ongoing training and development

Attend mandatory training, supervision and staff meetings

Ensure all administrative duties are completed accurately and in line with requirements