Deputy Manager - Therapeutic Children's Home

Pharmacyupdate; Knaphill; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Leadership training

Professional development

Supportive management

Progression to Registered Manager

Impact on young people's futures

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate is seeking a Deputy Manager for a Therapeutic Children's Home. This role blends hands-on care with operational leadership to support two young people and guide the team.

You will share responsibility for safeguarding, care planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance while preparing for future Registered Manager duties. A Level 3 Diploma is essential and flexibility for shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – Essential.
• Experience as Deputy Manager or similar leadership role in children's residential care.
• Experience working with children with complex emotional/ behavioural needs.
• Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Ability to lead and develop staff teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of young people.
• Flexibility for long day shifts, sleep-ins, weekends, and public holidays.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with overall operation of the home.
• Lead shifts and guide staff team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure safeguarding, care quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist recruitment, induction, supervision, and staff development.
• Contribute to care planning, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Build positive relationships with young people, families, professionals.
• Step into Registered Manager duties during absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Deputy Manager - Therapeutic Children's Home

As a Children's Home Deputy Manager, you'll help lead a caring, therapeutic home where children can recover from trauma, build meaningful relationships and gain the skills and confidence to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional to join a growing therapeutic service as a Deputy Manager.

You will play a key role in both the operational leadership of the home and the delivery of high-quality care. This is a varied position that combines hands-on support with management responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to develop the skills and experience needed to progress into a Registered Manager role in the future.

You'll spend approximately half of your time supporting young people and leading the team on shift, with the remainder dedicated to office-based responsibilities such as compliance, care planning, staff development, and supporting the overall management of the home. When the Registered Manager is absent, you'll step up to oversee the service and manage the home on a full-time basis.

Why Apply?

• Excellent Salary Package of 39,000 - 43,000 per year, plus 60 per sleep-in.
• Clear Route to Registered Manager. Join a service committed to developing future leaders, with genuine progression opportunities into Registered Manager positions.
• Leadership With Purpose. Combine hands-on therapeutic practice with operational management responsibilities.
• Small Homes, Greater Impact. Supporting up to two young people allows for more focused interventions, stronger relationships, and meaningful outcomes.
• Therapeutic Approach. Be part of a service that prioritises relationship-led care, emotional wellbeing, and positive outcomes for young people.
• Growing Organisation. Join an ambitious and forward-thinking service that continues to invest in both young people and staff.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you'll support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day leadership of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, compliance, and staff performance are maintained at all times. You'll lead by example, support the development of the staff team, and help create a positive culture where young people can thrive.

This role offers an excellent balance between direct work with young people and management responsibilities, making it ideal for someone looking to bridge the gap between Senior Residential Support Worker and Registered Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the overall operation of the home.
• Lead shifts and provide guidance and support to the staff team.
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance are maintained.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision, and development of staff.
• Contribute to care planning, risk management, and quality assurance processes.Monitor and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Build positive relationships with young people, families, professionals, and external agencies.
• Promote a therapeutic, nurturing, and child-centred culture throughout the home.
• Step into the Registered Manager's responsibilities during periods of absence.

About You

We're looking for an experienced residential childcare professional who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

You will need:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - Essential.
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Team Leader, Senior Residential Support Worker, or similar leadership position within a children's residential setting.
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Good understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting and developing staff teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Flexibility to work long day shifts, sleep-ins, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• A full UK driving licence.

What You'll Receive

• High basic salary of 39,000 - 43,000 plus 60 per Sleep in earnt in addition.
• 60 per sleep-in.
• Ongoing leadership training and professional development.
• Supportive senior management team.
• Genuine progression opportunities into Registered Manager positions.
• The opportunity to shape services and positively influence young people's futures.