Deputy Manager Children's Home

Stratton Mills Recruitment Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a committed Childrens Residential Home Deputy Manager in Burton upon Trent. This role involves supporting the Registered Manager and ensuring high-quality care is delivered. Key expectations include managing the home effectively, leading a team, and working with children having learning disabilities. Candidates must have at least a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in a similar role, alongside strong safeguarding knowledge. The position demands hands-on work including shifts with sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential.
• Experience in children's residential setting is required.
• Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in management and compliance.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff.
• Work directly with children and young people with learning disabilities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Support for vulnerable children

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Childrens Residential Care

Job description

About the Role :

We are recruiting a committed and experienced Childrens Residential Home Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to‑day running of a childrens residential learning disability service in the Burton‑on‑Trent area. The Deputy Manager will play a vital role in ensuring high‑quality, child‑centred care is delivered at all times in line with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and best practice.

This is a hands‑on role where the Deputy Manager will work shifts, including sleep‑ins, and lead by example on the floor while supporting staff development, compliance, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supporting the Registered Manager in the safe, effective and compliant management of the home
• Acting as the Deputy Manager on shift, providing leadership, guidance and supervision to the staff team
• Working directly with children and young people with learning disabilities, complex needs and associated behaviours
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are implemented and reviewed
• Promoting safeguarding, positive behaviour support and trauma‑informed practice
• Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development
• Maintaining high standards of compliance with Ofsted regulations
• Deputising for the Registered Manager when required

Requirements :

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Essential)
• Experience working in a childrens residential setting
• Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge
• Ability to work shifts including sleep‑ins
• Strong leadership skills
• Passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people

Desirable :

• Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Childrens Residential Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities or autism
• Experience in a senior or acting‑up role

Safeguarding :

This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment practices.