Deputy Children's Home Manager

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Deputy Manager to support young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring high-quality care, and conducting risk assessments. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 3 diploma in childcare and have experience in leadership. The position offers career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Enhanced maternity leave

Referral programme

Transport links

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in child welfare or residential care.
• Ability to handle challenging behavior and support vulnerable youth.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise Residential and Senior Residential Support Workers.
• Ensure the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Liaise with schools, social workers, and local authority for collaboration.
• Conduct risk assessments to safeguard children.

Skills

Leading and developing others

Excellent knowledge of care requirements

Resilience and compassion

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in children and young people

Job description

Perfect opportunity for someone already working as a Deputy or for an experienced Senior. We’re looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to play a vital role in helping young people grow, heal and thrive in an environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

As the Deputy Manager, you will bring resilience, patience and compassion to the role. You will be someone who can navigate difficult moments, rebuild trust and form positive, lasting relationships. Most importantly, you will share our unwavering belief in never giving up on young people, always offering encouragement, stability and hope, even when the journey is tough.

If you’re committed, empathetic and ready to lead by example, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

You will work alongside the Home Manager to support and supervise a team of Residential and Senior Residential Support Workers to provide quality care to looked‑after children. You will be able to lead, motivate and enhance the skills of your team and be able to model professionalism and leadership skills.

• Taking a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Coordinating and attending meetings with schools, social workers and the local authority.
• Helping oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols.
• Writing reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans.
• Raising any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour).
• Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Administer and document medication.
• Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people.
• Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 7 to 17 years old and their families on supervised contact.
• Positive behaviour support and physical intervention.
• Conducting Keywork sessions.
• Liaising between social workers, families and healthcare professionals.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Qualifications

• Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in children and young people (or equivalent) or above.
• Senior experience in leading and developing others.
• Excellent knowledge of the requirements of the role and the ability to lead others.

Why Apply?

• Fantastic opportunity to have a lead role within a well‑established, secure and reputable company.
• Benefits package.
• Step up to Registered Manager 12 month programme with qualification.
• Competitive salary.
• Brilliant working ethos with strong therapeutic emphasis.
• Strong support structures from management staff.

Benefits

• Casual dress.
• Company pension.
• Discounted or free food.
• Employee discount.
• Enhanced maternity leave.
• Referral programme.
• Transport links.

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required).
• UK right to work indefinitely and without sponsorship (required).
• Level 3 residential childcare (required).

If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply now with your CV and we will be in touch asap for an initial discussion.