Deputy Manager

RESICARE ALLIANCE; Duston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Resicare Alliance Children’s Care in the UK is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to lead the home and support the Registered Manager, delivering high-quality, child-centred care. You will mentor Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers, oversee safeguarding, and ensure Ofsted compliance, care plans, and safe staffing.

This role requires resilience, empathy and strong leadership to improve outcomes for children and staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Must have Level 5 leadership/management qualification.
• Experience supervising staff and budgeting/operational management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager and deputise in their absence.
• Mentor Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers to high standards.
• Conduct regular supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and staff training.
• Plan and manage staff rotas to maintain safe staffing levels.
• Ensure high-quality, child-centred care across the home.
• Promote and maintain safeguarding culture.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are followed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, including Ofsted standards.
• Support audits, quality monitoring, health and safety, and planning.
• Build positive relationships with families, social workers and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Supervisory skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Team management

Prioritisation

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 leadership/management qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced leader ready to take the next step in residential childcare? We're looking for a Deputy Manager to help lead our team, supporting and guiding staff to deliver outstanding, child-centred care to children and young people.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Registered Manager to run the home to the highest standards, deputising in their absence. You'll lead and mentor Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers, help embed the home's culture, and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and organisational policies.

This is a rewarding but responsible role that requires emotional resilience, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children. Every day brings challenges, but also real opportunities to make a lasting difference for the children and the staff who care for them.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Registered Manager in leading the home, deputising in their absence
• Mentoring, guiding and supervising Team Leaders and staff to achieve high standards
• Conducting regular supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews
• Assisting with recruitment, induction and training of staff
• Planning and managing staff rotas to maintain safe staffing levels
• Ensuring high-quality, child-centred care is delivered consistently across the home
• Promoting and maintaining a strong safeguarding culture
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are followed consistently
• Ensuring the home meets regulatory requirements, including Ofsted standards
• Supporting audits, quality monitoring, health and safety, and operational planning
• Building positive relationships with families, social workers and other professionals

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS check valid for working with children and young people
• Genuine motivation to make a difference in children's lives
• Calm, reflective and resilient under pressure
• Strong leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support a high-performing team
• Level 5 leadership/management qualification in residential childcare
• Experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Manager
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Experience working within a regulated residential care environment
• Experience supporting children with complex needs or challenging behaviours
• Budgeting or operational management experience
• Full UK driving licence

Our Values

We're looking for leaders who act professionally, respectfully and with integrity, who take pride in how they represent themselves, the organisation, and the children in their care. We value dependable people who bring consistency, positivity and accountability, and who help create confident, well-supported teams and safer environments for children.

Why Choose Resicare Alliance Children's Care?

We are a growing organisation and our future is shaped by our shared values. We genuinely strive to make the differences we promote, and our fantastic team is the enabler of our ambition to deliver outstanding care and support.

• Meaningful Work: You will be at the forefront of transforming young lives, offering guidance, stability, and emotional support to children in need.
• Professional Growth: RCA is committed to your professional development. We offer ongoing training and advancement opportunities to help you reach your career goals.
• Supportive Team: Join a team of caring professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
• Competitive Compensation: We value your dedication and expertise and offer competitive salaries and benefits.