Deputy Manager

Sgscare; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 34,742 - 42,462; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

5.6 weeks annual leave

Free training worth over £1,000

Structured support and career development

Strong internal support network

Job summary

Sgscare in Burgess Hill is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for their children’s residential home. You will lead shifts, support staff, and maintain compliance in a nurturing environment for children and young people facing emotional and behavioural challenges.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in children's residential care, including supervising staff, and hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. A strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations is essential.

The position offers competitive pay starting from £38,602.40 per annum plus benefits, including a pension scheme and free training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in children's residential care.
• At least 1 year supervising or managing staff.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support staff performance.
• Maintain compliance and deputise for the Registered Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Ofsted knowledge

Child protection

Behaviour management

Emotional resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Location: Sussex

Salary: Starting from £38,602.40 per annum inclusive of night payments, plus benefits

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Average 42 hours per week on a 5-week rolling rota (2 days on, 3 days off)

Employment Type: Permanent

Sleep-ins: Required as part of the rota (night payments included within salary)

Service: Children’s Residential Home

Service Users: Children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs, mental health needs, learning disabilities, autistic behaviours, child sexual exploitation risks, and complex safeguarding needs

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Applicants without this qualification may be supported to complete it

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years’ experience within children’s residential care within the last 5 years, including at least 1 year supervising or managing staff within a care setting. Strong Ofsted knowledge required

The Home: Our client is a long-established independent children’s residential care provider delivering nurturing, supportive environments for children and young people. Safeguarding is central to everything they do, with a strong focus on providing safe, stable and child‑centred care.

Number of beds: Multiple homes

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager with a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.

The successful candidate will be confident in leading shifts, supporting staff performance, maintaining compliance, and deputising for the Registered Manager when required.

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Minimum 2 years’ recent children’s residential care experience
• Minimum 1 year supervising or managing staff
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Good understanding of safeguarding, child protection, CSE and behaviour management
• Emotional resilience and confidence managing challenging behaviours
• Strong leadership, communication and report writing skills
• Driving licence preferred
• Flexible approach to rota working and on‑call responsibilities

Being part of the team

Our client is an established independent children’s care provider operating since 1999.

Company type/size: Established independent provider

Number of homes: 10 children’s homes

Future plans: Continued growth and development across residential childcare services

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Perkbox benefits
• Free training worth over £1,000
• Structured support and career development
• Strong internal support network

Training & Qualifications

• Free access to high-quality training through an in‑house CACHE registered training centre
• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification support if required
• Ongoing mandatory and specialist training

Sponsorship is not available.