Deputy Children's Home Manager – Lead Care & Development

Purosearch Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with sleep-ins

Well-established company

Clear career progression

Ongoing training and support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. in Leicester is seeking a Deputy Children’s Home Manager for a 4-bed EBD setting. You will support the Registered Manager to drive day-to-day operation, deliver high-quality care, and ensure Ofsted-compliant safeguarding practices.

The role requires proven leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to the welfare of children and young people. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends and on-call; the package includes a £38,000 per annum basic salary with additional

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a residential children’s home.
• Proven leadership and management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with daily operation of the home.
• Maintain standards of care in line with Ofsted and safeguarding practices.
• Lead and develop a team of residential care workers.
• Oversee and review individual care plans.
• Foster a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people.
• Manage staff rotas, budgeting and records.
• Build relationships with external agencies and families.
• Encourage professional development and career progression.

Skills

Leadership & management

Communication

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Team mentoring

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Purosearch Ltd. in Leicester is seeking a Deputy Children’s Home Manager for a 4-bed EBD setting. You will support the Registered Manager to drive day-to-day operation, deliver high-quality care, and ensure Ofsted-compliant safeguarding practices.

The role requires proven leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to the welfare of children and young people. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends and on-call; the package includes a £38,000 per annum basic salary with additional