Deputy Manager Children Residential

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home (2 Bed)

Location:

Northampton

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Service Type:
Children's Residential Home

Age Range:
Young people aged 10 تای 18 years

We are seeking a caring, confident, and motivated Deputy Manager to support the day‑to‑day running of a small, nurturing 2‑bed children's residential home in Northampton.

The home supports young people aged 10–18 with emotional, behavioural, and social needs, providing stability, safety, and a strong sense of belonging. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager who is ready to strengthen their leadership skills and progress their career within children's residential care.

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home operates safely, effectively, and inecurities full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. You will play a key role in leading shifts, supporting staff, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring positive outcomes for young people.

Πρόvisional shift leading and staff supervision
Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager, ensuring continuity of care and leadership
Working by example to create a warm, safe, and child‑centred environment
Compliance with safeguarding legislation, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards
Support OFSTED inspection readiness, audits, and regulatory requirements
Lead shifts, manage rotas, and ensure safe staffing levels at all times
Supervise, mentor, and support Residential Childcare Workers
Assist with recruitment, inductions, training, and ongoing staff development
Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans are implemented and regularly reviewed
Work collaboratively with social workers, families, schools, and external professionals
Respond appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns, and complaints
Promote the voice, rights, safety, and wellbeing of young people at all times

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children's Services (or working towards)
• Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs

• Child‑centred, nurturing, and values‑driven
• Calm, resilient, and confident under pressure
• Organised with strong communication and leadership skills
• A positive role model for staff and young people
• Motivated to learn, grow, and progress into senior management

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work in a small, supportive, well‑run 2‑bed home
• Clear progression pathway toward Registered Manager
• Ongoing training, supervision, and leadership development
• A genuinely rewarding role where your leadership makes a real difference

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and robust safer recruitment procedures.