Deputy Manager - Children's Residential

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Up to £40,000 (including sleep-ins) + L5 Funded + Blue Light Card

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Permanent | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Senior or Deputy looking for a fresh opportunity where you can genuinely influence practice and grow into future leadership?

Do you thrive in a structured, therapeutic children's residential environment supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs?

Are you seeking a role where your ideas, initiative and development are fully supported by a national organisation?

Then this could be for you…

You'll be joining a supportive leadership team within a region of children's homes that values creativity, resilience and child-centred practice.

This is your chance to take on a meaningful role where you'll help shape the home, support the Manager, and lead your team to deliver high-quality care for children aged 8-18.

You'll be encouraged to bring your own strengths, step into additional responsibilities, and work towards your Level 5 qualification, building the confidence and experience needed to progress to Registered Manager roles in future.

If you want to work somewhere that invests in you, listens to you, and empowers you to create positive outcomes, this could be the perfect next step.

What's in it for you?

Total earnings up to £40,000
Base Salary £33,664
Sleep-ins at £62.64 each - £3,000 - £6,500 a year!
Genuine career progression with funded pathways towards Registered Manager roles
Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience
Fully funded qualifications, including Level 5 in Leadership & Management
Paid induction and sector-leading training to set you up for success
Supportive leadership with regular supervision, coaching and appraisals
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Employee wellbeing support via a 24/7 assistance programme
Team meetings & staff voice forums to influence home development
Blue Light Card & internal discount schemes for major retailers, days out & more
NEST pension scheme
Staff referral bonuses
Free enhanced DBS check
Real opportunities for progression within a growing, national organisation

About the Organisation & Home:

Part of a well-established national provider of children's residential care
Focused on supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD)
Provides a stable, nurturing and therapeutic environment for ages 8-18
Strong emphasis on structure, routine, emotional regulation and consistent boundaries
Organisation known for:
High-quality training
Investment in staff development
Therapeutic practice and "language that cares"
Opportunities for progression
Supportive, collaborative regional leadership with consistent standards across homes

About the Role:

Support the Home Manager with daily operations and leadership
Lead, motivate and supervise the staff team
Ensure the delivery of high-quality therapeutic care
Support care planning, safeguarding and risk management
Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations
Manage rotas, staffing and contribute to budget oversight
Be a positive role model for both staff and young people
Promote a nurturing, structured and inclusive home environment
Step up in the Manager's absence, taking full responsibility when required

Requirements:

2+ years' experience in a residential children's home (Senior or Deputy level)
NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (Residential Childcare pathway)
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations & safeguarding

Experience with rotas, staffing and basic budget support
Resilient, proactive, child-centred and confident in leading others
Full UK Driving Licence

Interested?

If you're ready to lead a service with autonomy, support, and meaningful progression, I'd love to hear from you.

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