JOB DESCRIPTION
Deputy Manager
Full Time | Permanent
Miller House Children's Home | Visions Today MH Ltd
About Miller House
Miller House is a specialist therapeutic children's home providing residential care for children and young people with complex mental health, SEMH, autism, trauma, attachment and behavioural needs. Our practice is relationship-based, trauma-informed and autism-informed, promoting Positive Behaviour Support, therapeutic parenting and least restrictive practice.
Purpose of the Role
The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager in leading the day-to-day operation of Miller House, ensuring safe, therapeutic and relationship-based care whilst maintaining excellent safeguarding, leadership, compliance and outcomes for children.
Main Responsibilities
· Deputise for the Registered Manager.
· Lead shifts and provide operational leadership.
· Support delivery of the home's Statement of Purpose.
· Lead by example and promote therapeutic practice.
· Coach, supervise and develop staff.
· Ensure high-quality Care Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, Therapeutic Safety Plans and Risk Assessments.
· Monitor children's progress and outcomes.
· Attend reviews and professionals' meetings.
· Support recruitment, induction and safer recruitment.
Leadership & Management Responsibilities
· Complete supervision, probation reviews and appraisals.
· Lead reflective practice and post-incident learning.
· Promote staff wellbeing and accountability.
· Manage performance concerns appropriately.
· Maintain effective communication across the leadership team.
Safeguarding & Risk Management
· Lead safeguarding practice.
· Support children with complex SEMH, trauma, attachment, autism and mental health needs.
· Lead responses to emotional dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, missing-from-care incidents and behaviours that challenge.
· Complete dynamic risk assessments.
· Promote least restrictive practice.
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
· Support Ofsted readiness.
· Complete audits and quality assurance.
· Monitor recording standards.
· Support Regulation 44 action plans.
· Ensure documentation remains inspection ready.
Recording & Documentation
· Maintain and quality assure records using ClearCare.
· Ensure incident and physical intervention records are completed before staff leave shift.
· Produce high-quality reports for professionals.
Operational Responsibilities
· Participate in the on-call rota.
· Drive the home's vehicles.
· Work flexibly including long days, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
· Respond to emergencies outside normal hours where required.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
· Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
· Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards).
· Minimum two years' experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker, Deputy Manager or equivalent leadership role.
· Experience leading teams supporting children with complex mental health, SEMH, trauma, attachment and autism.
· Experience supporting emotional dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, missing-from-care risks and behaviours that challenge.
· Experience using electronic care management systems; ClearCare preferred.
· Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Experience
· Current accredited physical intervention/restraint training (e.g. No Fear, Team Teach, MAPA, CPI or equivalent).
· Experience leading approved physical interventions safely.
· Mental Health First Aid.
· Autism-specific training.
· Experience preparing for Ofsted inspections.
Personal Attributes
· Integrity and professionalism.
· Calm under pressure.
· Excellent safeguarding knowledge.
· Strong leadership and decision making.
· Commitment to therapeutic care and outstanding outcomes.
Safeguarding Statement
Visions Today MH Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, online checks, right to work verification and safer recruitment procedures.
Please note: This job description outlines the principal duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Manager role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the Registered Manager or senior leadership team, to meet the operational needs of the service and ensure the safe, effective and efficient running of the home.
Pay: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
