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Blue Recruitment Personnel is recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a children’s residential home in the St Albans area, offering £40,000 per year, overtime and strong progression opportunities.
The Role:
This is an urgent opportunity for a confident, organised Deputy Manager who can provide immediate support to the Registered Manager and help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing home environment for children and young people.
You will take an active role in the day-to-day running of the service, supporting the staff team, maintaining high standards of care and ensuring that essential records, administration and compliance duties are completed accurately.
Shift Pattern:
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Registered Manager with the daily operation of the children’s home
Lead, guide and motivate residential care staff on shift
Ensure children and young people receive safe, consistent and person-centred care
Assist with care planning, risk assessments, incident reports and safeguarding documentation
Maintain accurate records and ensure administration is completed to a high standard
Support staff supervision, performance management and development where required
Act as a senior point of contact during the Registered Manager’s absence
Promote positive outcomes, independence and stability for children and young people
Help ensure the home remains compliant with relevant regulations, policies and quality standards
Build effective working relationships with professionals, families and external agencies
Requirements:
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent relevant qualification
Working towards a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management, or willing to complete this
Previous experience within children’s residential care
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and residential childcare practice
Excellent administration, record-keeping and organisational skills
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and respond calmly under pressure
A proactive approach with the confidence to step into a senior operational role from day one
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Enhanced DBS clearance, or willingness to obtain this
Suitable Experience:
This role would suit an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader, Shift Leader or Deputy Manager from a children’s home background who is ready to take on greater responsibility within an established provider.
What We Offer:
£40,000 annual salary
Unlimited overtime opportunities
Clear development and progression route within a large children’s residential care provider
Support towards Level 5 Leadership and Management training where required
Good employee benefits package
A stable, supportive environment with opportunities to build a long-term career in children’s care
Urgent start available for the right candidate
Interested?
Apply directly through the website where you found this advert or send your CV to info@bluerecruitmentpersonnel.co.uk.
Polite Notice:
Blue Recruitment Personnel Ltd. is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Right to Work:
This role is UK-based only, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
We ask that candidates apply only if they are currently based in the UK and hold the permanent legal right to live and work here.
Job Adverts:
Details in this advert, including job responsibilities, are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
This advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites without prior written consent from Blue Recruitment Personnel Ltd.
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