Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,300 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Derby |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tudor Employment Agency Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TEASUNDMD/03-9475 |
Summary
✨ Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home ✨
Derby
Full Time | Permanent
Reports to: Registered Manager
Tudor Employment Agency are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support the day‑to‑day running of a 1‑bedded Residential Children’s Home. You’ll help lead the team, support young people, and ensure the home remains fully compliant with regulations and safeguarding standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Supporting the Registered Manager with daily operations and staff supervision
• Leading and motivating staff to deliver person‑centred care
• Ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards & SCCIF
• Managing placement plans, risk assessments & positive handling plans
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed and reporting significant incidents within 24 hours
• Maintaining Health & Safety, Fire Regulations & Regulation 44 actions
• Participating in the on‑call rota and completing mandatory training
ï¸ Safeguarding Lead Duties
• Leading on all safeguarding and child protection concerns
• Making referrals to statutory agencies when required
• Ensuring staff understand safeguarding procedures and best practice
• Staying updated on FGM, CSE, County Lines & Radicalisation
• Maintaining accurate safeguarding records
âœ”ï¸ Requirements
• Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young People Workforce (or equivalent)
• Working towards/completed Level 5 Diploma
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience
• Enhanced DBS, Right to Work in the UK & clean driving licence
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Organised, resilient, flexible & committed to improving young lives
Salary
• Starting salary: £33,300.80 per year (£16.01 per hour)
• Pay increase after a successful 6‑month probation
• Additional payment for on‑call duties
Subject to the nature of onsite emergencies, you may be required to attend the home to support if it cannot be resolved over the telephone.
On‑Call Requirements
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Part of the management on‑call rota (every 5 weeks)
• Monday–Friday: 5:00pm – 09:00am
• Weekends: 24‑hour coverage
Subject to the nature of onsite emergencies, you may be required to attend the home to support if it cannot be resolved over the telephone.
In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 ext 1003 or 1004 – email CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk
Alternatively, please submit your CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk or Register Online - Tudor Healthcare Registration Form
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