Deputy Manager

Key Responsibilities

• As Deputy Manager, you will:
• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Lead, mentor and develop the staff team
• Ensure high-quality care, safeguarding and behaviour support
• Oversee care planning and case management for young people
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and positive home environment
• Communicate effectively with local authorities, families and other professionals
• Ensure policies, procedures and regulatory standards are met
• Essential Experience & Qualifications
• You will need to have:
• A Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification)
• Recent experience working in a children’s residential care setting, where you have supervised or led staff
• Experience supporting young people with complex emotional or behavioural needs
• Knowledge of the Quality Care Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Experience in case management, including preparing care plans and contributing to reviews
• Experience managing budgets or financial processes
• What We Can Give You
• 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 30 days after 3 years
• Career development, including funded qualifications
• Health cashback scheme (covering you and up to four children)
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contributions
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to retail, food and entertainment discounts
• Cycle-to-work scheme and will writing service
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. The children and young people we support come from many different backgrounds, and we believe our workforce should reflect and celebrate that diversity. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and lived experiences who share our commitment to helping children build brighter futures.
• Sound Like a Match?
• If you’re ready to build meaningful relationships, support recovery from trauma, and help our young people move towards brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply.
• Please note, the Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check in line with safer recruitment guidelines.