Children’s Home Trainee Manager

Children’s Home Deputy Manager / Trainee Registered Manager

Salary: £38,000 per annumLocation: Leeds, LS12Home Size: 4-Bed EBD Children’s Home

Salary & Benefits

• £38,000 per annum
• 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• £60 per sleep-in
• Approximately 4–6 sleep-ins per month
• Rotating shift patterns of 1 on, 3 off and 2 on, 4 off
• Shifts run from 10am to 10am the following day, including an overnight sleep-in
• Established children’s home rated Good by Ofsted
• Supportive senior management team
• Opportunity to develop into a Registered Manager role

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within a children’s residential care setting
• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, care planning and residential childcare regulations
• Leadership potential and the ability to support and motivate a staff team
• Good communication, organisational and decision-making skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Commitment to providing safe, nurturing and child-centred care
• Ambition to develop professionally and progress towards a Registered Manager position

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the established 4-bed EBD home
• Help maintain the home’s Good Ofsted rating and high standards of care
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to residential childcare staff
• Support staff supervision, training and professional development
• Ensure children receive safe, consistent and nurturing care tailored to their individual needs
• Support the development and review of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Promote safeguarding and ensure concerns are recorded, reported and escalated appropriately
• Ensure care is delivered in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate records and support quality assurance processes
• Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement
• Work closely with the senior management team to develop the skills and experience required for progression into a Registered Manager role

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