Ofsted Deputy Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £19.25 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £19.25 per hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4EJ |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4773105_1771608488 |
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Your new company
A well‑established provider of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-18 is seeking a Deputy Registered Service Manager to join its growing leadership team. The organisation delivers high‑quality support to vulnerable young people with complex social care needs, offering both multi‑occupancy and solo placements designed to build resilience, independence and long‑term stability.
The service is committed to delivering safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive, in line with statutory requirements and the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence and ongoing development of multiple services.
Your new role
The Deputy Registered Service Manager will work directly under the Registered Service Manager and provide strong leadership across several service locations. This role is ideal for an experienced manager seeking progression toward becoming a Registered Service Manager with Ofsted responsibilities.
You will act as a role‑model for staff and young people, upholding high professional standards, promoting a positive culture, and ensuring consistent, compliant, high‑quality provision across all services.
Key ResponsibilitiesStaff Leadership & Development
- Provide effective leadership, supervision, direction and support to Home Managers.
- Oversee performance, capability, induction and appraisal processes.
- Lead meetings, complete reports and maintain accurate documentation.
- Manage complaints, conduct issues and HR‑related investigations.
- Ensure risk assessments are completed, reviewed and followed.
Operational Management
- Act as a corporate parent, ensuring all statutory guidance is fully met.
- Ensure policies, procedures and key information are shared and fully understood by staff.
- Support the Registered Service Manager in driving performance across all services.
- Ensure all services deliver their Statement of Purpose and operate in line with regulations.
Quality & Compliance
- Implement and monitor quality assurance frameworks across services.
- Collect and analyse evidence from audits, incidents, young people's views and data.
- Prepare services for inspection and ensure continuous readiness.
- Respond to commissioner queries and manage complaints investigations.
Financial Oversight
- Support effective budget management and resource allocation.
- Approve rotas, hours, agency cover and operational expenditure.
- Report on financial performance and contribute to service targets.
Recruitment, Training & HR
- Support safer recruitment processes and lead robust inductions.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, DBS, and employment procedures.
- Identify and specify training needs in line with the Training Plan.
- Promote professional development through regular supervision and individual learning plans.
Safeguarding Leadership
- Act as Safeguarding Lead across all services.
- Ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed by staff and regularly updated.
- Lead safeguarding investigations and liaise with local authorities where required.
- Encourage a culture where staff feel confident raising concerns.
- Manage notifications and ensure notifiable incidents are escalated appropriately.
Referrals & Placements
- Respond promptly to placement requests and support matching young people to suitable accommodation.
- Conduct visits, gather information, and support bespoke package development.
- Ensure placement stability and support effective transitions when needs cannot be met.
Partnership & Relationship Management
- Work closely with multi‑agency partners including commissioners, social workers, police and safeguarding teams.
- Ensure high‑quality communication and documentation is provided externally.
Premises & Health & Safety
- Ensure homes remain safe, welcoming and compliant with health and safety and fire regulations.
- Promote high standards of property presentation and upkeep.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential
- 5+ years' recent experience in a care management role.
- Recent experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy.
- Strong working knowledge of Ofsted and regulated services.
- Experience managing challenging behaviour in fast‑paced settings.
- Strong administrative, rota, report writing and safeguarding skills.
- Level 3 Health & Social Care (Children's Pathway).
- Up‑to‑date safeguarding and/or management training.
- Emotional resilience, strong communication skills and the ability to lead under pressure.
- Flexibility to work anti‑social hours and sleep‑ins when required.
Desirable
- Level 5 Leadership & Management in Children's Services (or working towards).
- Experience within an Outstanding provision.
- Strategic or operational management experience.
- Knowledge of the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023 or Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
- Clean driving licence.
What you'll get in return
- A significant leadership role across multiple services.
- Clear progression path toward Registered Manager status.
- An opportunity to shape high‑quality, life‑changing services for young people.
- Supportive senior leadership and ongoing professional development.
What you need to do now
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