Deputy Manager

Dental Recruit Network - DRN; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy Manager for a Children's Residential Home in Stevenage. This role involves supporting the Registered Manager, leading staff, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Candidates must have at least 18 months' experience in a similar setting, hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, and possess strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months’ experience as a Senior, Deputy, or Team Leader in a children’s EBD home.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and Children’s Homes Standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of an EBD children’s home.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise staff.
• Oversee rotas, staffing, budgets, and daily operational tasks.
• Handle audits and key decisions in the Manager’s absence.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, families, and external agencies.

Skills

Experience in children's EBD home

Knowledge of safeguarding

Leadership skills

Therapeutic mindset

Confident in management responsibilities

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home | £33,665–£34,881 + sleep-ins

Role Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of an EBD children’s home, ensuring consistent, high-quality care.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise staff, modelling therapeutic and trauma-informed practice.
• Oversee rotas, staffing, budgets, and daily operational tasks, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding standards.
• Step up confidently in the Manager’s absence, handling audits, incidents, and key decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation including care plans, risk assessments, and regulatory records.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, families, and external agencies to achieve strong outcomes for young people.

Role Requirements

• Minimum 18 months’ experience as a Senior, Deputy, or Team Leader in a children’s EBD home.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (minimum essential).
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and Children’s Homes Standards.
• Experience managing rotas, staffing, and day-to-day home operations.
• Confident leader with a therapeutic mindset and ability to step into management responsibilities.
• Full UK driving licence.