Deputy Manager

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

Job summary

A small children's residential care provider in England seeks a Deputy Manager to lead a home offering a supportive environment for young people. In this hands-on role, you'll work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure quality care and support for the staff team. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential care and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare. This position involves shift patterns and a commitment to the children's welfare.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Team-focused environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience in managing or assisting in a children's residential setting.
• Ability to support a team and ensure quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home alongside the Registered Manager.
• Support staff in daily operations.
• Ensure the best outcomes for children in care.
• Involve in the compliance and development of services.

Skills

Experience working in a residential children’s home

Willingness to work a shift pattern

Education

NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

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

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make a difference? Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to work within a small, values‑led children’s residential care provider with a strong ethos of putting young people first.

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) – Leve…