Essex County Council is investing in and expanding its portfolio of internal children''s residential homes. We are excited to announce the opening of two new children''s homes in Basildon. One will be a 4-bedded, group care home and the other will be a 1-bed, solo home. These homes will serve as safe havens, offering stable, short-term, and supportive placements for children aged 11 - 17 years who, for the time being, are unable to live with their birth families. The Deputy Children''s Home Manager is a pivotal role within the Children and Families service. This role involves supporting the management of a short-term children''s home and working closely with children, young people, their families, and partner agencies. The goal is to meet the needs of the children and young people, protecting them from neglect and abuse, and enabling a brighter future. In the absence of the Home Manager, this role will take on their responsibilities to ensure the home has the continuity of management and children and young people feel protected in a familiar environment. The role requires an experienced supervisor to support and guide teams whilst monitoring processes and practices in residential homes, to ensure exemplary practices are in place. Accountabilities Support the development of trusting relationships between employees and young people and support their holistic growth and development within the home and within the community. Utilise Quality Assurance tools and methodologies to s