Deputy Children's Home Manager

Deputy Children’s Home Manager (Level 3+) – Therapeutic Residential Care

This children’s home provides therapeutic care in a structured, supportive environment for young people with complex needs. As Deputy Manager will support the Home Manager in daily operations, lead a small team, and ensure therapeutic care are consistently delivered.

• Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in a children’s residential home at a senior level
  .
• A full Level 3 qualification (or above) in children’s residential care is required.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car is essential.

• Salary
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  Up to £34,500 per annum, plus sleep-in payments
• Contract
  :
  Permanent
• Setting
  :
  Children’s residential home providing therapeutic care

• Structured induction and thorough ongoing support
• Career progression opportunities, including Level 5 qualification funding
• Work within a supportive, experienced management team
• Pension scheme and benefits portal
• Paid DBS check and many more benefits

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in children’s residential care
• Minimum two years’ experience at a senior level in a children’s residential home
• Knowledge of safeguarding, therapeutic care, and residential standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Valid driving licence and access to a car
• Experience supporting staff through development and appraisal processes
• Knowledge of trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches

• Support the Home Manager in daily operational leadership
• Supervise and coach staff to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and regulatory standards are maintained
• Lead shift teams and manage rota planning as required
• Contribute to assessments, care planning, and review processes
• Remain hands‑on in supporting young people directly

Applications will be reviewed promptly. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly with clear next steps.