Children Services Deputy Manager

Agincare; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Agincare as a Deputy Manager at a new Children's Residential Home in Dorset. This role involves leading a team, ensuring high care standards, and creating a safe environment for children with learning disabilities. Competitive salary, full-time contract, and career development opportunities await.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus - up to £1,000*

Paid DBS

Blue Light Discount package

Early On Demand Pay

Career development pathways and training

Staff recognition and appreciation schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care or similar.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations and legislation.
• Ability to lead and inspire a care team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Senior and Support Workers.
• Ensure high standards of care and compliance with regulations.
• Create a nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Understanding of Ofsted regulations

Knowledge of Health & Social Care standards

Experience supporting children with disabilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)

Job description

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Job Introduction

We're offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to step into a leadership role within a brand-new, not-for-profit Children's Residential Home opening in Dorset. This is a needs-led service specifically supporting children with learning disabilities, designed to create a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment for every young person in our care.

We're now seeking a compassionate, experienced, and motivated Deputy Manager to join us from the beginning - helping shape the culture, build the team, and establish high standards from day one.

Why Join Us? At Agincare, we are a family-run organisation that puts people first - both the children we care for and the staff who support them. We are proud of our values, our commitment to excellence, and our close-knit, supportive work culture.

What you'll receive:

• Up to £42,000 per year + additional earning opportunities
• Full-time contract - 40 hours per week
• Company pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus - up to £1,000*
• Paid DBS
• Blue Light Discount package
• Early On Demand Pay
• Career development pathways and training
• Staff recognition and appreciation schemes

Your Role as Deputy Manager

Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the daily operations of the home. You will:

• Support and supervise a team of Senior and Support Workers
• Deliver and maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and support
• Lead on care planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Promote a child-centred, therapeutic approach to behaviour and development
• Take full responsibility for the home in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Build strong working relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies
• Help create a warm, stable, and structured environment that enables every child to thrive
• Be part of the sleep-in rota, with an average of around 4 sleep-in shifts per month. This may vary depending on the needs of the service, so flexibility is essential

About You You'll be a confident and resilient leader with a passion for making a difference in children's lives. You'll also have:

• Experience working in a children's residential or specialist care setting
• A strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Health & Social Care standards for Children and Young People
• NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities and managing challenging behaviour
• The ability to lead, support and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care

About Agincare We're a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,000 team members, we're one of the UK's largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have a further 100+ locations across England including Adult care& nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our Adult care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Children's services are regulated by Ofsted

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

If you're ready to help build something truly meaningful from the ground up - and lead with compassion, integrity, and purpose - we'd love to hear from you .

Apply now and be part of something special.