Children's Home Deputy Manager — Lead Trauma-Informed Care

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

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.