Deputy Manager Children's Home

Stratton Mills Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Childrens Residential Home Deputy Manager in Burton upon Trent. This hands-on role involves supporting the Registered Manager in the operational management of a residential care service, where you'll lead the staff and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for child-centred care and experience in working with children with learning disabilities. Flexibility in working shifts, including sleep-ins, is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within children's residential care.
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience working with children with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in daily operations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the staff team.
• Work directly with children and young people.

Skills

Leadership

Child-centred care

Safeguarding knowledge

Training and development

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