Destini Childcare Residential Homes is seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join our growing children's residential service in Tamworth.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring children and young people receive high-quality care in a safe, nurturing, and child-centred environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager with the operational management of the home.
- Lead shifts, supervise staff, and promote excellent care practices.
- Safeguard and advocate for children and young people.
- Support compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
- Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and positive outcomes for young people.
- Build effective relationships with social workers, families, schools, and other professionals.
- Participate in the on-call rota and support staffing arrangements.
About You
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Experience working within a children's residential setting.
- Previous experience supervising or leading staff.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children's home regulations.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
- Health & Social Care Degree (Childhood studies, Children, Young People and Families etc)
- Experience supporting Ofsted inspections and quality assurance processes
Safeguarding Commitment:
Destinti Childcare Residential Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment checks.
Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Application question(s):
- Do you hold the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification recognised by Ofsted?
- Are you on the DBS update service?
- Are you currently, or have you previously been, a Team Leader, Senior Residential Support Worker, or Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-registered children's home?
Experience:
- working in an Ofsted-registered children's residential home: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- drivers licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tamworth B79
