Deputy Home Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Deputy Home Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Pleasley, Nottinghamshire

£37,562.00 - £38,827.00 Per Annum

Full-time, Permanent

We’re opening a new 4-bed trauma-informed children’s home in Pleasley – and we need an exceptional Deputy Home Manager to assist the Registered Home Manager in shaping its future. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing environment where young lives can thrive.

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Inspire (part of Shaw Trust) has grown to over 55 homes, supported accommodation, and high-needs foster care. We’re proud to be the UK’s largest charity-owned provider of residential children’s homes, with 92% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Our mission is simple: every child deserves the best possible start in life.

As Deputy Home Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager with the leadership and smooth day-to-day running of our new 4-bed, trauma-informed children’s home in Pleasley. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervision and Leadership:
  Assist the Home Manager in leading and managing the staff team, including recruitment, training, and supervision.
• Operational Oversight:
  Support the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
• Care Planning:
  Develop and implement individual care plans for each child, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
• Nurturing Support:
  Build positive relationships, providing emotional and practical support and create an environment where our children feel safe and loved.
• Quality Assurance:
  Monitor and maintain the quality of care provided, conducting regular assessments and implementing improvements where necessary.
• Training and Development:
  Assist in the training and ongoing development of staff, promoting best practices in childcare and support.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain records detailing the journey of our children, in a way that is thoughtful and meaningful.
• Making Memories:
  Providing opportunities and experiences to make happy memories.
• Crisis Management:
  Respond to emergencies and incidents in a calm manner, ensuring appropriate action is taken and documentation completed.

• Previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role in a residential or similar setting is essential
• QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with children and work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.
• Have the confidence to handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour
• You will be able to lead a team to achieve positive outcomes, providing them with guidance and mentorship to develop in their roles.

• Experience in CAMHS or mental health nursing

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Unum Health Plan 360 – claim back everyday healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support + counselling sessions
• Wellbeing team with NHS clinical backgrounds
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays + Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus (£500 or £1,000 for Registered Managers)

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of care or social exclusion. We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, including men in residential care roles.

Interviews:
Week commencing 12 January 2026

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