Assistant Children's Home Manager

🌟 Assistant Manager – Children’s Residential Home Salary: Up to £40,000 per year
Location: Somerset
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

💼 Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of a Children's Home.
You will help ensure the home meets Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations while leading a trauma-informed, child-centred environment for children with EBD, SEMH, and complex needs.
This role requires excellent leadership skills, safeguarding expertise, and the ability to motivate staff to deliver consistent, high-quality care. You will act as Deputy in the Manager’s absence and may join the on-call rota to ensure seamless oversight.

🔑 Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership

• Support the Registered Manager in effective daily operation of the home.
• Lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure rota cover in line with assessed ratios (e.g., 2:1 or 1:1).
• Assist in care plan development and behaviour support strategies.
• Contribute to Ofsted audit preparation and maintain regulatory documentation.
• Implement and monitor policies, procedures, and risk assessments.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Act as Deputy DSL where required and respond promptly to safeguarding concerns.
• Record and escalate incidents, complaints, or allegations accurately and on time.
• Monitor physical interventions, missing from care episodes, and behaviour logs.
• Foster a culture of transparency, curiosity, and safeguarding excellence.

Staff Support and Supervision

• Supervise and mentor staff to deliver therapeutic, trauma-informed practice (e.g., PACE).
• Facilitate team meetings, debriefs, and reflective practice sessions.
• Support recruitment, induction, and probation monitoring of staff.
• Deliver or coordinate mandatory and specialist training.

Child-Centred Care

• Ensure children’s voices are central to care planning and daily routines.
• Support access to education, therapy, healthcare, and activities.
• Advocate for children’s emotional, psychological, and social needs.
• Model inclusive, respectful, and nurturing relationships.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain accurate case notes, safeguarding logs, medication records, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to the home’s development plan, quality assurance reports, and staff tracking.
• Represent the home at LAC reviews, professional meetings, and multi-agency forums.

Emergency and On-Call Cover

• Participate in the on-call management rota, providing advice, direction, and emergency response.
• Step up during the Registered Manager’s absence to ensure continuity of care.

📌 Person Specification

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential
• Working toward or willing to complete Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management – desirable
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children’s home or similar setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and children’s legislation
• Understanding of trauma, neurodiversity, EBD, SEMH, and therapeutic models (e.g., PACE)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

🎁 Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth

Pay: Up to £40,000 per year
🗓 Schedule

• Monday to Friday (on-site, in person)

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