Deputy Manager, Children's Home — Lead with Impact

Resicare Alliance Ltd; Oakengates; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Resicare Alliance Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a capable Deputy Manager for our Children’s Home. You will support the Registered Manager, mentor Team Leaders and residential staff, and ensure high standards of child-centred care.

The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding focus, and the ability to balance priorities while maintaining Ofsted compliance and safe staffing. You will lead by example and contribute to a supportive, professional team environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS check valid for working with children and young people.
• Genuine motivation to make a difference in children's lives.
• Calm, reflective and resilient under pressure.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Manager in leading the home, deputising in their absence.
• Mentoring, guiding and supervising Team Leaders and staff to achieve high standards.
• Conducting regular supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews.
• Assisting with recruitment, induction and training of staff.
• Planning and managing staff rotas to maintain safe staffing levels.
• Ensuring high-quality, child-centred care is delivered consistently across the home.
• Promoting and maintaining a strong safeguarding culture.
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are followed consistently.
• Ensuring the home meets regulatory requirements, including Ofsted standards.
• Supporting audits, quality monitoring, health and safety, and operational planning.
• Building positive relationships with families, social workers and other professionals

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Safeguarding

Priority management

Resilience

Motivation

DBS check

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 leadership/management qualification

Job description

Resicare Alliance Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a capable Deputy Manager for our Children’s Home. You will support the Registered Manager, mentor Team Leaders and residential staff, and ensure high standards of child-centred care.

The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding focus, and the ability to balance priorities while maintaining Ofsted compliance and safe staffing. You will lead by example and contribute to a supportive, professional team environment.