Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD )About Us
VAL's Community is an inclusive, supportive and rewarding organisation providing therapeutic care and education for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), trauma-related needs, and complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
We provide trauma-informed, child-centred care that empowers children and young people to recover from adverse childhood experiences, build resilience, and achieve positive outcomes. Through nurturing relationships, therapeutic practice and high-quality care, we help every child reach their full potential.
Our HEART values underpin both what we believe and how we behave, creating a pathway for children and young people to thrive:
Holistic Support – We take a whole-child approach, ensuring each child's care, education and emotional wellbeing work together so they experience consistent, coordinated support.
Empathy – We take time to understand each child's experiences, behaviours and emotions, responding with patience, compassion and trauma-informed practice.
Ambition – We encourage every child to develop confidence, resilience and life skills while supporting them to achieve their individual goals.
Respect – We value every child as an individual, promoting positive relationships where children feel safe, heard, respected and empowered.
Thriving – We create safe, nurturing environments where children can recover from trauma, build healthy relationships, develop independence and look forward to a positive future.
Please visit www.valscommunity.co.uk to learn more.
We Offer an Extremely Competitive Package
Deputy Manager
Salary: £49,426.20 - £51,544.88 (243-hour contract per month)
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Objective
To support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day leadership and management of the children's home, ensuring the home consistently delivers high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
You will help ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards while leading, supporting and developing the staff team to provide safe, nurturing and therapeutic care that promotes positive outcomes for every child.
Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory
- Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence, taking responsibility for the effective operation of the children's home.
- Lead, support, supervise and develop the residential care team.
- Support the Registered Manager to maintain positive relationships with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies.
- Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
- Ensure statutory notifications and reports are completed within required timescales.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of childcare legislation, safeguarding, child protection and relevant statutory guidance.
Management
- Provide effective leadership, guidance and support to the staff team.
- Promote a positive, therapeutic and child-centred culture throughout the home.
- Ensure all visitors are appropriately authorised and supervised.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
- Ensure company policies and procedures are consistently implemented.
- Support recruitment, induction, supervision and staff retention alongside the Registered Manager and HR team.
- Assist with investigations, disciplinary meetings, grievance procedures, return-to-work interviews, welfare meetings and other employee relations processes.
- Promote effective communication across the home, Head Office and external professionals.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with Local Authorities, commissioners, education providers, health professionals and other partner agencies.
Care & Therapeutic Practice
- Support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care tailored to each child's individual needs.
- Ensure children's care plans, behaviour support strategies, risk assessments and placement plans are implemented and regularly reviewed.
- Promote therapeutic approaches that support emotional regulation, resilience and positive behaviour.
- Participate in multi-agency meetings, statutory reviews and planning meetings where required.
- Support children to achieve positive outcomes in education, health, independence, emotional wellbeing and family relationships wherever appropriate.
Training & Staff Development
- Support staff through regular supervision, coaching and performance management.
- Ensure all mandatory training remains compliant.
- Promote continuous professional development and reflective practice.
Health & Safety
- Ensure Health & Safety policies and procedures are effectively implemented.
- Promote safe working practices throughout the home.
- Ensure equipment, premises and the home environment remain compliant with relevant legislation.
The above duties are not exhaustive and may be amended in line with the needs of the service.
Safer Recruitment
Please note that all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, reference checks and occupational health clearance.
Candidates must be 21 years of age or over to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £49,426.20-£51,554.88 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you over the age of 21?
- Are you able to travel to and from the place of work without disruption to your working or contracted hours?
- Do you require any reasonable adjustments to be able to conduct the role you are applying for? Please speak to our recruitment team.
- All of our staff will be trained in physical intervention. As a last resort, we have to use physical blocks and restraints. Please confirm that you are willing to undertake this aspect of the role.
- Do you currently require, or will you in the future require, visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
- Learning Disabilities: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Level 5 in Health and Social Care? (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
