Deputy Manager

✨ Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home ✨

Derby
Full Time | Permanent
Reports to: Registered Manager

Tudor Employment Agency are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support the day‑to‑day running of a 1‑bedded Residential Children’s Home. You’ll help lead the team, support young people, and ensure the home remains fully compliant with regulations and safeguarding standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Registered Manager with daily operations and staff supervisionLeading and motivating staff to deliver person‑centred careEnsuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards & SCCIFManaging placement plans, risk assessments & positive handling plansEnsuring safeguarding procedures are followed and reporting significant incidents within 24 hoursMaintaining Health & Safety, Fire Regulations & Regulation 44 actionsParticipating in the on‑call rota and completing mandatory training

️ Safeguarding Lead Duties

Leading on all safeguarding and child protection concernsMaking referrals to statutory agencies when requiredEnsuring staff understand safeguarding procedures and best practiceStaying updated on FGM, CSE, County Lines & RadicalisationMaintaining accurate safeguarding records

✔️ Requirements

Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young People Workforce (or equivalent)Working towards/completed Level 5 DiplomaMinimum 2 years’ supervisory experienceEnhanced DBS, Right to Work in the UK & clean driving licenceStrong communication and leadership skillsOrganised, resilient, flexible & committed to improving young lives

Salary

Starting salary: £33,300.80 per year (£16.01 per hour)Pay increase after a successful 6‑month probationAdditional payment for on‑call duties

Subject to the nature of onsite emergencies, you may be required to attend the home to support if it cannot be resolved over the telephone.

On‑Call Requirements

Full UK driving licence essential Part of the management on‑call rota (every 5 weeks)Monday–Friday: 5:00pm – 09:00amWeekends: 24‑hour coverage

Subject to the nature of onsite emergencies, you may be required to attend the home to support if it cannot be resolved over the telephone.

In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 ext 1003 or 1004 – email CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk

Alternatively, please submit your CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk or Register Online - Tudor Healthcare Registration Form

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