Children’s Home Deputy Manager (Dual Homes)

Leaving Care Solutions Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

On‑call payments up to £35

39 hours per week

Petrol allowance (own car)

Pension scheme

Job summary

Dove Adolescent Services Ltd is seeking a Deputy Manager to oversee two 2-bed homes in Barnsley, working alongside the Registered Manager to ensure high‑quality care for looked after children. You’ll lead the staff team, uphold safeguarding standards and ensure each young person’s rights and needs are met.

With 39 hours per week and duties including sleep-ins, on‑call payments and some office days, you’ll contribute to service development, regulatory compliance and effective partnerships with

Qualifications

• Commitment to high-quality care and safeguarding for looked after children.
• Leadership experience and the ability to manage two homes.
• Willingness to complete Level 5 Leadership & Management if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two 2-bed homes in Barnsley and support day-to-day operations.
• Lead staff, ensure safeguarding practice and regulatory compliance.
• Manage records, rotas, inductions, supervision and staff development.
• Contribute to budget monitoring and resource management.
• Engage with external agencies and manage admissions when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Emotional resilience

Conflict resolution

Flexible and reliable

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Children’s Home Deputy Manager (Dual Homes)

Location: Barnsley
Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £42,248.55 per year (including sleep‑ins and on‑call payments)
Hours: 39 per week
Reports To: Registered Manager, Responsible Individuals & Operational Directors

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• On‑call payments up to£35
• 39 hours per week, including sleep‑ins as per rota
• Occasional office days for administrative tasks
• Petrol allowance when using your own car (business insurance required)
• Pension scheme in line with organisational and government guidance

About the Role

Dove Adolescent Services empowers young people to build resilience and thrive through strong, positive relationships and effective preparation for adulthood.

We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to help oversee two 2‑bed homes in Barnsley. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you’ll support the day‑to‑day operations, ensuring high‑quality care and that each young person’s rights, wellbeing, and individual needs are met.

You’ll guide and support the staff team, maintaining strong safeguarding practice and meeting all regulatory standards. Your leadership will directly contribute to positive outcomes for young people and uphold Dove’s values and commitment to excellent care.

Role Overview

As Dual Deputy Manager, you'll support the Registered Manager across both homes by:

• Ensuring high‑quality care that meets legislative, safeguarding, Ofsted SCCIF, and organisational standards
• Promoting each young person’s rights, wellbeing, and individual needs
• Leading, guiding, and supporting staff to maintain excellent practice
• Overseeing records, documentation, monitoring systems, and quality assurance
• Supporting daily operations, decision‑making, and service improvements
• Maintaining Health & Safety compliance and ensuring staff training is up to date
• Assisting with rotas, inductions, supervision, appraisals, and staff development
• Supporting safer recruitment and HR processes (grievances, complaints, disciplinaries)
• Contributing to budget monitoring, financial controls, and resource management
• Ensuring both homes are safe, well maintained, and fully compliant
• Building strong relationships with external agencies, commissioners, and partners
• Assisting with placements and admissions when required
• Participating in the on‑call rota and covering sleep‑ins as needed

Required Attributes

• Commitment to high‑quality care and education
• Team leadership or management experience
• Strong safeguarding and child‑protection knowledge
• Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willingness to complete)
• Understanding of vulnerable young people’s needs
• Safe working practice and strong professional boundaries
• Emotional resilience and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to equality and anti‑discriminatory practice
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport
• Flexible, reliable, and able to support service development

Dove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.