Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

House & Home Living

Salary: £33,500–£40,000 per year (£16.00–£19.00 per hour, depending on working arrangements)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

House & Home Living is seeking an experienced, motivated and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our children's residential service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader or existing Deputy Manager looking to progress their career in children's residential care.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in leading the staff team, maintaining high standards of care and ensuring that children receive the support, stability and guidance they need to thrive.

We are looking for a confident and proactive leader who is passionate about safeguarding, developing staff and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of the home.
• Take responsibility for the running of the home in the Registered Manager's absence.
• Lead, motivate, supervise and develop a team of residential care staff.
• Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Oversee safeguarding practices, risk assessments, incident management and care planning.
• Conduct staff supervisions, performance reviews and support staff training and development.
• Coordinate staff rotas, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective shift management.
• Monitor care records, complete audits and contribute to quality assurance and service improvement.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, families, education providers and other professionals.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment that meets each young person's individual needs.
• Support Ofsted inspections, Regulation 44 visits and Regulation 45 quality of care reviews.
• Participate in shift work, on-call arrangements and sleep-in duties where required.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a recognised equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working within a residential children's home.
• At least 1 year's experience in a senior, supervisory or management position.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and complex needs.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and manage a staff team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and professional documentation.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and participate in on-call arrangements as required.
• Willingness to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, if not already achieved.

Desirable Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Experience working within an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children's home.
• Experience supporting young people at risk of child sexual exploitation, self-harm or going missing.
• Experience conducting staff supervisions, managing performance and implementing service improvement plans.
• Knowledge of therapeutic, trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches to residential childcare.
• Experience contributing to Ofsted inspections and regulatory compliance.

What We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong leadership skills and the confidence to make decisions.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.
• A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and resilient in challenging situations.
• High standards of safeguarding, accountability and professional conduct.
• A commitment to developing both themselves and the wider staff team.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

House & Home Living is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, verification of employment history and all other relevant safer recruitment checks.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step in your management career, we would love to hear from you.

Join House & Home Living and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,500.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Children's Home Management: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Ofsted URN (required)
• Level 4 Leadership & Management Residential Childcare (required)

Work Location: In person