Deputy Home Manager - Children's Residential Care

Shaw Trust; Pleasley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for a new trauma-informed children’s home in Pleasley. This role involves supervising staff, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring individualized care for each child. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications in childcare. The position emphasizes creating a safe and nurturing environment that helps children thrive, with opportunities to lead and develop a caring team.

Benefits

Unum Health Plan 360

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role.
• Ability to engage with children and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Confidence to handle challenging situations with patience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and managing the staff team.
• Support day-to-day operations of the home.
• Develop and implement individual care plans for each child.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Team guidance and mentorship

Education

QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We’re opening a new 4‑bed trauma‑informed children’s home in Pleasley – and we need an exceptional Deputy Home Manager to assist the Registered Home Manager in shaping its future. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing environment where young lives can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and Leadership: Assist the Home Manager in leading and managing the staff team, including recruitment, training, and supervision.
• Operational Oversight: Support the day‑to‑day operations of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement individual care plans for each child, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
• Nurturing Support: Build positive relationships, providing emotional and practical support and create an environment where our children feel safe and loved.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and maintain the quality of care provided, conducting regular assessments and implementing improvements where necessary.
• Training and Development: Assist in the training and ongoing development of staff, promoting best practices in childcare and support.
• Record Keeping: Maintain records detailing the journey of our children, in a way that is thoughtful and meaningful.
• Making Memories: Providing opportunities and experiences to make happy memories.
• Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies and incidents in a calm manner, ensuring appropriate action is taken and documentation completed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role in a residential or similar setting is essential.
• QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with children and work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.
• Have the confidence to handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour.
• Ability to lead a team to achieve positive outcomes, providing them with guidance and mentorship to develop in their roles.

Desirable

• Experience in CAMHS or mental health nursing.

About Homes2Inspire

Since 2007, Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust) has grown to over 55 homes, supported accommodation, and high‑needs foster care. We’re proud to be the UK’s largest charity‑owned provider of residential children’s homes, with 92 % rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Our mission is simple: every child deserves the best possible start in life.

Benefits

• Unum Health Plan 360 – claim back everyday healthcare costs.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support + counselling sessions.
• Wellbeing team with NHS clinical backgrounds.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays + Blue Light Card.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Refer a Friend bonus (£500 or £1,000 for Registered Managers).