Children's Home Deputy Manager

Excelcare Holdings; Histon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave 28 days

Competitive salary

Refer a Friend £500

Meals provided

EAP access

Laptop & phone provided

DBS paid

Annual salary review

Blue Light Card

On-site parking

Induction & development

Job summary

Excelcare is launching a new Children’s Services division in Histon, Cambridgeshire. We are seeking a Children’s Home Deputy Manager to help shape the culture and daily operations of a home for children aged 6–17, alongside an experienced Registered Manager.

You will lead and support staff to deliver high-quality care, ensure compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards, and promote outcomes that empower children to build confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's home or similar setting.
• Familiar with Ofsted Regulations (SCCIF) and safeguarding.
• Rotas and budget awareness experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running of the home.
• Lead the residential team to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, Children’s Homes Regulations and quality standards.
• Foster a safe, trauma-informed environment for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Childcare

Team motivation

Budget awareness

Rota management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Job role: Children's Home Deputy Manager

Location: Histon, Cambridgeshire

WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Shift Pattern: 9am to 5pm plus working shifts when needed and occasional sleep ins.

Join the launch of Excelcare’s Children’s Services

Be part of an exciting new chapter at Excelcare as we expand our trusted care services into residential childcare, bringing over 35 years’ experience in high-quality care to our brand-new Children’s Services division. The Registered Manager and Responsible Individual are already in post aswell as the Support Worker Team and you'll also have the help and guidance from our well-establish central support function which includes HR, Recruitment, Governance, Finance, Payroll, Marketing and much more.

As Children’s Home Deputy Manager, you will help shape the culture and day‑to‑day running of a beautifully presented home for children aged 6–17, working alongside an experienced Registered Manager to create a safe, nurturing and trauma‑informed environment.

This role would suit a passionate leader who can guide and motivate staff, model excellent practice and help children build confidence, independence and positive long‑term outcomes.

Children's Home Deputy Manager key responsibilities:

In this key leadership role, you will support the Registered Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care are consistently maintained.

You will lead and support the residential team to deliver outstanding care, promote positive outcomes and ensure the home meets Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements.

Children's Home Deputy Manager key requirements:

• Strong understanding of Ofsted Regulations (SCCIF), Safeguarding and Quality Standards as well as previous experience working in a children's home setting or similar.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Leadership & Management (desirable – fully supported if not yet achieved)
• A confident, calm and child‑centred leader who can support and motivate teams
• Experience with rotas and basic budget awareness
• Full UK driving licence

Children's Home Deputy Manager Benefits:

• 28 Days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
• A highly competitive salary
• Length of Service Bonus Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• Meals will be provided
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free access to a company laptop and Mobile phone
• Free Enhanced DBS check and annual update fees paid for by Excelcare
• Annual salary review
• Blue Light Card Scheme paid for.
• Comprehensive induction, training and professional development opportunities to complete further qualifications
• Support from an experienced Registered Manager and a wider senior leadership team
• Free access to well‑being initiatives
• Free on‑site Parking
• *Terms and Conditions apply