Pay: £32,240.00 per year

Job Description:

Virtue Health Services Ltd an award winning care provider is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to help lead our nurturing, values-led children’s home supporting young people with Autism, Learning Disabilities and complex needs.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Registered Manager in daily operations

• Lead safeguarding and risk management

• Supervise and develop staff

• Oversee rotas and ensure safe staffing

• Maintain high-quality, child-centred care

• Support audits, care planning and Ofsted/Reg 44 readiness

What you’ll need:

• 2+ years in an Ofsted-registered children’s home (Senior/Team Leader/Deputy)

• Strong safeguarding knowledge

• Experience supporting children with ASD, LD and complex needs

• Confidence leading teams and challenging poor practice

• Level 3 Residential Childcare (essential)

Desirable: Level 4/5, DSL experience, electronic care system knowledge.

We’re looking for someone who is: Child-centred, resilient, professional, organised and committed to high standards.

What we offer: Competitive Salary Supportive leadership, ongoing development, and the chance to make a real impact in a values-driven organisation.

Enhanced DBS & safer recruitment checks apply.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 Children`s Residential (required)

Work Location: In person