Deputy Registered Manager

Baltimore Consulting; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Deputy Residential Home Manager for a 6-month interim contract in Northampton with hybrid working. You will support the Registered Manager, lead staff, safeguard excellence, and help create a nurturing environment for children and young people in a residential setting.

This role requires knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations, plus prior deputy/senior management experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a children’s residential care setting in a senior or deputy management role.
• Strong understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience leading teams, supervising staff and supporting development.
• Ability to manage safeguarding concerns, complaints and complex incidents.
• Enhanced DBS and willingness to undertake a DVLA check; travel with work vehicles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day leadership and running of the home.
• Lead, supervise and develop staff through supervisions, coaching and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, quality standards and safeguarding.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, incident management and behaviour support strategies.
• Build positive relationships with social workers, families, education providers and partner agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Staff development

Regulations 2015

Job description

Deputy Residential Home Manager
6 Month Interim Contract (with potential extension)
37 Hours Per Week
£300 – £350 per day
Hybrid Working Available
Enhanced DBS Required
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly.

Are you an experienced Deputy Residential Home Manager looking for your next interim leadership opportunity? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Residential Home Manager to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people within a residential setting. As Deputy Residential Home Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager, providing operational leadership, championing safeguarding excellence, and helping to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive.

This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference while developing and supporting a dedicated staff team. If you’re a proactive Deputy Residential Home Manager with strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and a passion for improving outcomes for young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role as Deputy Residential Home Manager:

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day leadership and running of the home
• Lead, supervise and develop staff through effective supervisions, coaching and performance management
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, incident management and behaviour support strategies
• Build positive relationships with social workers, families, education providers and partner agencies

Your Previous Experience as Deputy Residential Home Manager:

• Experience working within a children’s residential care setting in a senior or deputy management capacity
• Strong understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations
• Experience leading teams, conducting supervisions and supporting staff development
• Ability to manage safeguarding concerns, complaints and complex incidents appropriately
• Enhanced DBS and willingness to undertake a DVLA check, with flexibility to travel using work vehicles when required

You will primarily be based within the residential home environment, with flexibility to work from home on occasion where operationally appropriate.

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

Due to the fast-paced nature of interim recruitment, applications are reviewed as received and client requirements may change during the recruitment process.

Whilst we endeavour to review all applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate.

Submission of an application, expression of interest or right to represent does not guarantee submission to a client, interview, placement, or engagement. Recruitment decisions ultimately remain subject to client requirements, availability, suitability, and selection processes.

Baltimore Consulting is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are considered based on the requirements of the role and the information available at the time of review.