Deputy Home Manager – Children’s Residential Care

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

Job summary

A reputable care organization seeks a Deputy Home Manager for their trauma-informed children's home in Pleasley. You'll support the Registered Manager in ensuring daily operations and leadership within the team. This role requires previous experience in childcare and a QCF Level 3 qualification. The organization offers a supportive environment with extensive benefits including 33 days annual leave, a health plan, and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Health plan for everyday costs

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a leadership role is essential.
• Ability to engage with children and collaborate with professionals is necessary.
• Confidence in managing challenging situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and managing the staff team.
• Support daily operations ensuring a safe environment.
• Develop and implement care plans for children.

Skills

Leadership in childcare

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Education

QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

The Role

As Deputy Home Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager with the leadership and smooth day-to-day running of our new 4-bed, trauma-informed children’s home in Pleasley. Your responsibilities will include :

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 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
• You will be able 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

What We Offer

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• 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)

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of care or social exclusion. We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, including men in residential care roles.

📅 Interviews : Week commencing 12 January 2026

👉 Apply now or contact | 01788 487057