Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Established Organisation | 4:1 Support | Full-Time | £45,000 Salary

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care – £45,000

We’re currently working alongside an established children’s residential care provider on the South Coast of England, who are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to support their 4:1 complex trauma / EBD children’s home on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Practitioner looking to step up, seeking a hands-on role with real influence over service delivery, team development, and care quality. You’ll be joining a well-established provider with a strong foundation and commitment to high-quality care.

You’ll support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and all organisational policies and procedures, while promoting an open and transparent culture. You will help oversee regulatory compliance, support the home in meeting all Ofsted requirements, and contribute to the ongoing development and quality assurance of the service.

Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Competitive salary of £45,000
• Opportunity to progress within an established and supportive provider
• Strong focus on quality care and professional development
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a 4:1 specialist setting

Requirements:

• Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (Level 5 in Leadership & Management desirable or willingness to work towards)
• Previous experience in a senior role within children’s residential care
• Essential experience working with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted standards & care regulations
• Proven ability in leadership, staff support, and service delivery
• Ability to work as part of a team and support the Registered Manager in achieving service goals

If you’re an experienced Senior or Deputy Manager looking for a full-time opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact within a supportive and established service, please reach out to discuss further.

To apply, contact Chris on 07897024978 or email your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk to arrange a confidential chat.