Deputy Manager

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Manager for a 2-bed home providing a supportive environment for young people with emotional needs. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management, ensuring quality care, and supporting staff. The role requires experience in residential care, child-centered leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. This position offers opportunities for career progression in a nurturing and values-driven setting.

Benefits

Supportive senior leadership team

Team-focused working environment

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Willingness to work a shift pattern including Long Days and Sleep Ins.
• Experience supporting staff and contributing to decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Contribute to development, compliance, and quality of care.
• Assist in the daily running of the children's home.

Skills

Experience working in a residential children's home

Confidence in leading shifts

Positive, resilient and child-centred approach

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Level 5 in Residential Childcare (desirable)

Job description

Why Apply for the Deputy Manager role?

• A supportive senior leadership team who genuinely care
• A company where your voice is heard and your ideas matter
• A manageable home size that allows for real quality of care
• A warm, team-focused working environment

About the Deputy Manager Role

You will work within a 2-bed children's home that offers a warm, therapeutic and consistent environment for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. The team work hard to create a safe space where children can thrive - and that starts with building a fantastic staff team.

Your Role

As Deputy Manager, you'll work closely with the Registered Manager to help lead the home, support staff, and ensure the best outcomes for the children in our care. You'll be hands-on in the daily running of the home, as well as playing a key role in development, compliance, and quality.

What We're Looking For

• Willingness to work a shift pattern of Long Days and Sleep Ins in the role with occasional office hours.
• Experience working in a residential children's home
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - Level 5 desirable
• A positive, resilient and child-centred approach
• Confidence in leading shifts, supporting staff and contributing to decision-making

If you're looking to progress your career in a genuinely supportive environment - where the focus is always on doing the right thing for the children - we'd love to hear from you