Deputy Children's Manager

Health Recruit Network; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in therapy-focused child care is looking for a Deputy Home Manager to support daily operations in an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' children's home. This full-time role includes leading a team, ensuring therapeutic high care standards, and supporting children through trauma, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

30 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Sick pay

Free meals

Employee discounts

Extensive clinical support and training

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Support the Therapeutic Home Manager in daily operations.
• Lead and inspire a team of childcare professionals.
• Ensure high standards of therapeutic care.

Skills

Therapeutic work

Childcare support

Team leadership

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare

Job description

Therapeutic Deputy Home Manager - (Residential Child Care) - Up to £36,360 (Not including Bonuses) - West Sussex Area - Full Time

Overview:
We are currently working with an incredible Children's Home who are recruiting a Therapeutic Deputy Home Manager for an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ therapeutic children’s home offering trauma-informed care for up to four children.

Services:
- Residential care and education for vulnerable children (aged 4–16, 4–11 on admission), guided by a psychoanalytic and group relations model.

Mission:
- To help children form healthy relationships, recover from trauma, and build brighter futures.

Deputy Manager Role and Responsibilities:

- Support the Therapeutic Home Manager in daily operations.
- Lead, inspire, and support a team of childcare professionals.
- Ensure high standards of therapeutic care.
- Provide on-call support as part of a rota and model good parental care.
- Support staff development and reflective practice.
- Help children build trust, manage emotions, and improve self-esteem.

Deputy manager Requirements:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Passion for therapeutic work and supporting children through trauma.

Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
- Company pension scheme and sick pay.
- Free meals, parking, and Blue Light Card eligibility.
- Staff referral scheme and employee discounts.
- Warm, reflective, and supportive team culture.
- Extensive clinical support, supervision, and training.
- Opportunities for professional growth in psychoanalytic and group relations practice.

If you have the skills, passion, and dedication to provide therapeutic, trauma-informed care for young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Contact Details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Connor Bentley direct on (phone number removed) . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!

Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

Job Info

Job Title:

Deputy Children's Manager

Company:

Location:

Worthing, West Sussex

Posted:

Jul 1st 2025

Closes:

Aug 1st 2025

Sector:

Social Care

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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