Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Leader Education; Holbeach CP; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in children's residential care is seeking a Deputy Manager for their facility supporting young people aged 8-18 with complex needs. This role requires strong leadership, with responsibilities including staff supervision, ensuring high standards of care, and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and children, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive management team

Professional development opportunities

Sleep-in enhancements of £3,250-£6,500 per year

Opportunity to make a real impact on young people's lives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a children's residential setting.
• Confident, calm, and committed leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the daily running of the home.
• Lead, motivate, and supervise staff to maintain high standards of care.
• Ensure care is child-focused and meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Resilience

Knowledge of Safeguarding

Trauma-Informed Approaches

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Location: Holbeach

Salary: £33,600 - £34,800 + £3,250-£6,500 from sleep-ins per year

Contract: Full-time, 39 hours per week (shift-based)

Leader Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Deputy Manager to join a well-established children's residential care home supporting children and young people aged 8-18 with EBD.

This is a key role for someone with strong leadership ability, emotional resilience, and a passion for delivering high-quality care.

What You'll Do

• Support the Registered Manager in the daily running of the home
• Lead, motivate and supervise staff to maintain consistent, high standards of care
• Act as a role model and source of support for the care team
• Ensure care is child-focused, therapeutic, and in line with regulatory standards
• Help drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for young people
  
  

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a children's residential setting
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)
• Confident, calm and committed leadership style
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches
  
  

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Sleep-in enhancements of £3,250-£6,500 per year
• Supportive management team and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a real impact on young people's lives
  
  

If you're ready to step into a leadership role and help shape the future for young people, get in touch today.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.