Deputy Manager

Sgs-Care-Ltd; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 34,125 - 35,100; Full time

Job summary

SGS-Care-Ltd is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for a brand-new Children’s Home in Whitchurch. The role involves leading shifts, supervising staff, and supporting the Registered Manager to deliver high-quality residential care for children aged 11–17.

You will contribute to safeguarding, care planning and compliance, while also handling dedicated administrative responsibilities and shaping service culture from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience leading shifts in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing staff.
• Safeguarding, care planning and compliance standards.
• Day-to-day management with dedicated administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the Registered Manager.
• Supervise, mentor and develop staff.
• Promote safeguarding and compliant care planning.
• Manage day-to-day operations with admin tasks.
• Aim for outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safeguarding

Administration

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager – New Children's Home

Location: Whitchurch

Salary & Package

• Hourly Rate: £17.50–£18.00 per hour (depending on experience)

• Sleep-ins: £65.00 per sleep

• Working Pattern: Shift-based role with dedicated administrative time

• Employment Type: Permanent

Service

Service: Children's Residential Home

Service Users: Children & Young People aged 11–17 years

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it, is desirable.

Experience Required: Previous experience working within an Ofsted Registered Children's Home supporting children and young people, with experience leading shifts and supervising staff.

The Home

This is a brand-new children's home preparing to welcome its first young person. Joining at this stage offers the opportunity to help shape the culture, routines and standards of the service from day one while working within a provider committed to delivering high-quality residential care.

Who We Are Looking For

Our client is seeking an experienced residential childcare professional who is ready to step into a Deputy Manager position within a brand-new service.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience within an Ofsted Registered Children's Home.

• Be confident leading shifts and supporting the Registered Manager.

• Be capable of supervising, mentoring and developing staff.

• Promote high standards of safeguarding, care planning and compliance.

• Support with the day-to-day management of the home, including dedicated administrative responsibilities.

• Be passionate about achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

Who You Will Be Working For

Our client is an independent children's residential provider supporting young people aged 11–17, with a strong focus on helping children develop their social, emotional, independence and functional skills while building resilience and preparing for adulthood.

Why Join This Home?

• Join a brand-new service before the first child moves in.

• Opportunity to influence the home's culture, systems and standards from day one.

• Work alongside a supportive and experienced leadership team.

• Excellent career progression as the organisation continues to grow.

• Competitive hourly rate and enhanced sleep-in payments.

• Dedicated management and administration time alongside shift work.

Progression

Excellent progression opportunities into Registered Manager and senior operational leadership positions as the organisation expands.

Training & Development

Comprehensive induction together with ongoing training, professional development and leadership support.

Ethos

Focused on empowering young people to develop resilience, independence and the life skills needed to achieve positive outcomes.

Culture

Supportive, ambitious and child-centred, with a commitment to high standards, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available.

Please Do Not Apply If:

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.

• You only hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (this is not considered equivalent).

• Your experience is limited to Healthcare, NHS, CQC, Supported Living or Nursery settings.

• You require sponsorship or are currently on a visa requiring sponsorship.

Individuals with only CQC experience and / or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.