Senior Residential Care Deputy Manager — Lead & Support

Vetro Recruitment; Earls Barton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sleep-in payments

Overtime pay

Training & development

Bonus scheme

Referral bonus

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker/Deputy Manager to join our family‑run children’s residential home in Earls Barton. You will lead a small team to deliver high-quality care, build trusting relationships with young people, and support individualised care plans.

The role requires NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4, 2+ years’ experience, safeguarding knowledge, and strong leadership. You’ll oversee daily routines, contribute to multi‑agency meetings, and maintain a safe, welcoming

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare, or in progress.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care.
• Experience with ASC, mental health, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and childcare legislation.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Clean enhanced DBS or willingness to complete checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team of Residential Support Workers to deliver high-quality care.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people to promote welfare and independence.
• Oversee daily routines, activities, appointments, and individualised support plans.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, and emotional wellbeing, using therapeutic approaches.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and multi‑agency meetings.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation to support care and compliance.
• Support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the home, including household tasks and maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

safeguarding knowledge

Behaviour support

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker/Deputy Manager to join our family‑run children’s residential home in Earls Barton. You will lead a small team to deliver high-quality care, build trusting relationships with young people, and support individualised care plans.

The role requires NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4, 2+ years’ experience, safeguarding knowledge, and strong leadership. You’ll oversee daily routines, contribute to multi‑agency meetings, and maintain a safe, welcoming