Children's Home Deputy Manager

Hampshire County Council; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Fareham seeks a Deputy Manager for a regulated Children's Home. You will help manage the home, ensuring compliance with standards while supporting up to four children aged 10-17. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills and a commitment to enhancing children's lives. This role offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including pension and generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement

Improved work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing or supporting a team in a children's care setting.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements for children's homes.
• Ability to work with young people and support their development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing an Ofsted regulated Children’s Home.
• Support children’s health needs and progress against care plans.
• Work with a team to ensure safety and well-being of children.

Skills

Leadership

Motivational Skills

Childcare Knowledge

Job description

Do you love working with young people and want to help make a significant contribution to children’s lives? Are you competent in leading others? If so, we are looking for a Deputy Manager at Ferne Lodge Children's Home in Fareham.

Become a role model and make a difference to the lives of children in Hampshire!

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape, develop and work with the Registered Manager to manage an Ofsted regulated Children’s Home in Fareham, Hampshire. The homes consist of facilities to support and improve the lives of up to four children aged between 10 - 17 who may have experienced trauma. Working within our Model of Care - Pillars of Parenting, we focus on each child’s individual strengths to support them to develop and achieve positive outcomes.

As a Deputy Manager, you will support the management of the home in accordance with the statutory requirements and guidance for Children's Homes, as well as contributing to the wider work of Hampshire County Council's children's residential service.

You'll work alongside a team of Team Supervisors and Children's Home Support Workers, as well as a range of other professionals to keep children in our care safe, support any health needs, to engage in education and make progress against their care plans.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for an individual with strong leadership and motivational skills and ability to take on the opportunity to continuously improve the service.

In return, for your hard work and dedication Hampshire County Council can offer you an improved work-life balance through our excellent benefits package including:

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Between 25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependent on Local Authority service)

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contract Details:

Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 24 October 2025

Interview Date: w/c 3 November 2025

Equality and Diversity:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.