Deputy Manager

Peters Dean Care Ltd; North Bersted; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in North Bersted is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead a 4-bed home focused on providing a therapeutic environment. The successful candidate will have experience in residential settings and hold NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare. This role involves supporting staff, ensuring quality care, and maintaining compliance. The company values a child-centric approach and offers a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work a shift pattern of Long Days and Sleep-Ins.
• Experience in residential care settings required.
• Confidence in supporting staff and contributing to decisions.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Registered Manager to lead the home.
• Ensure the best outcomes for children in care.
• Oversee daily operations and contribute to quality and compliance.

Skills

Experience working in a residential children's home

Positive, resilient and child-centred approach

Confidence in leading shifts

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Level 5 in Residential Childcare (desirable)

Job description

Overview

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.

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 4‑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

Interested?

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.