Children's Home Deputy Manager

Progressive Independence; Sefton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and development

Support towards Level 5 qualifications

Career progression to Deputy Manager/​

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Casual dress

Company events

Golden Ticket Birthday Benefit

Job summary

Progressive Independence is seeking a Deputy Manager for a Children’s Residential Home in the Northwest. The role involves 40 hours per week with protected management time and a £16.50 per hour rate, working to deliver high standards of care and safeguarding for children and young people.

You will support the Registered Manager, supervise staff, and drive improvements in care quality, ensuring a stable, nurturing environment and collaboration with families, professionals and agencies.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification is required.
• At least 2 years experience in a children’s residential home, including supervisory or deputy management roles.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge, Ofsted regulations and trauma‑informed practice are essential.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in leading the home’s daily operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop residential care staff across all shifts.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and individual care plans are followed.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, trauma‑informed environment for young people.
• Coordinate with families, social workers, schools, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Team leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home

40 hours protected management time | Funded Level 5 development and performance bonus | £16.50 per hour

Progressive Independence provides trauma-informed children’s homes and supported accommodation for children and young people across Northwest England and North Wales. Our work is centred on creating stable, supportive environments where young people can feel safe, build trust, and make meaningful progress.

This role offers the opportunity to play an important part in maintaining high standards of care and supporting a home environment that is nurturing, consistent, and focused on positive outcomes for children and young people. With 40 hours of protected management time per week you will have ample time to lead and support your team, maintain effective oversight of the home, and drive improvements in the quality of care provided.

As Children’s Home Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to help lead the home, support the staff team, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality residential care. You will play a key role in promoting a culture of safeguarding, accountability, and trauma-informed practice while helping young people receive the stability and support they need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in leading the home’s daily operations.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop residential care staff across all shifts.

• Ensure safeguarding procedures and individual care plans are consistently followed.

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment for young people.

• Coordinate with families, social workers, schools, and healthcare professionals.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.

• At least 2 years of experience working in a children’s residential home, including previous supervisory or deputy management experience within residential childcare.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and trauma-informed care.

• Holds a full UK driving licence.

We value our employees and are committed to supporting their wellbeing, professional development and career progression

• Fully funded training and qualifications.

• Support towards Level 5 qualifications.

• Career progression to Senior Support Worker, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager.

• Employee mentoring programme.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Health and wellbeing support.

• Company pension scheme.

• Paid annual leave.

• Sick pay.

• Free on-site parking.

• Casual dress.

• Company events.

• Golden Ticket Birthday Benefit – an additional day’s leave during your birthday month.