Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Leader Education; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leader Education seeks a Deputy Manager for their Children's Residential Home in Peterborough. This full-time role involves supporting the Registered Manager and leading a dedicated team to provide top-notch care for children with emotional and behavioral needs. The ideal candidate should possess NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and have at least two years' experience in a similar environment. Attractive salary package includes additional sleep-in payments, extensive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free meals during shifts

Fully funded training for Level 5 qualifications

Pension scheme & life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in children's residential setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's home regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations.
• Lead and develop a team of residential care workers.
• Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care aligned with the home's policies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Understanding of Safeguarding

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

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Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £32,000 - £34,200 per annum + additional sleep-in payments

Contract: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (including weekends and sleep-ins)

Requirements: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare & Full UK Driving Licence

About The Role

Leader Recruitment Group is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected children's care provider for a Deputy Manager role in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional to step into a leadership role and help shape a nurturing, therapeutic environment for young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, child-centred care that meets Ofsted standards and promotes positive outcomes for the young people in your care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations
• Lead, support, and develop a team of residential care workers
• Oversee rotas, staff supervision, training, and development
• Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care in line with the home's ethos and policies
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with children and staff
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing protocols are strictly followed
• Assist in managing budgets and resources effectively
• Take part in the on-call rota, shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins as required
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in a children's residential setting
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, children's home regulations, and Ofsted standards
• Confident team leader with a hands-on approach
• Ability to manage rotas, delegate effectively, and mentor staff
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
  
  

What's On Offer

• Salary: £32,000 - £34,200 per year
• Additional income from sleep-in duties (£3,000-£6,000 annually based on frequency)
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Free meals during shifts
• Comprehensive induction and onboarding
• Fully funded training, including support for Level 5 qualifications
• Pay progression based on qualifications and experience
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Access to employee discount schemes and wellbeing support
• Opportunities for internal progression and career development
  
  

INDHSMC

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