Deputy Manager

Job Overview

We are excited to be advertising for a permanent Deputy Manager for our newest children's home.

Children's Residential Services

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Deputy Manager to support the leadership of our new supported accommodation service for young people aged 16+, as part of our wider Children's Residential Services.

In accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010, this role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be aged 21 years or above. This is an essential and proportionate requirement to ensure the effective and appropriate delivery of the service due to the nature of the duties of the role and the ages and complex needs of the children and young people in our care.

About Us

Our Children's Residential Service currently includes three registered homes and one operational short break service, with three homes rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are also expanding our provision and are excited to be developing our new in house supported accommodation service, Southfields. This service will support up to 19 young people and care leavers aged 16-25, offering high quality, self contained accommodation within a structured and supportive environment.

Southfields will provide young people with the stability, guidance, and practical support they need to develop independence, build life skills, and successfully transition into adulthood, all underpinned by a strong trauma informed ethos.

About the role

You will be an integral member of the management team and will be supporting the Registered Manager in the day to day operations and management of the service. This includes leading on key functions to ensure the smooth running of the service. You will be required to deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager, and be responsible for establishing, overseeing, and participating in a rota system and an on call system. You will support the recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of the staff team, helping to build a skilled, confident, and motivated workforce. You will play an active role in the mobilisation and continued development of the service, contributing to its growth, stability, and ongoing improvement. In addition, you will contribute to embedding the ethos and values of the service, ensuring a consistent, trauma informed approach to care that underpins all aspects of practice and supports positive outcomes for young people.

About You

You will be an experienced and confident practitioner who can lead from the front and effectively support both staff and young people within what can often be challenging, yet highly rewarding environments. You will bring previous experience within supported accommodation or a similar setting, alongside leadership or supervisory experience. You will have a strong track record of working with young people who present with complex needs, including trauma and behavioural challenges, and experience supporting care leavers to develop independence and transition successfully into adulthood.

You will demonstrate a solid understanding of key legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to supported accommodation, including the Children Act 1989, the Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010, and the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. You will also have a sound knowledge of trauma informed care, attachment, and adolescent development. You will be confident in safeguarding and managing risk within a semi independent setting, while promoting young people's autonomy. Strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people and partner agencies. You will be resilient, calm, and solution focused, with a strong commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development.

Key Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, or a related field qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development
• A full driving licence and willingness to drive
• DBS clearance (enhanced Adult and Children's)

This position is subject to a DBS check.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.