Deputy Manager Children's Residential

Job Description:

Deputy Home Manager – Residential Children’s Services
Hinckley, Leicestershire

£15.60 per hour (+ 50p supplement for Level 5 qualified staff)

Potential of an additional £3250 - £6500 per year for sleep in’s

We are recruiting a Deputy Home Manager on behalf of a well-established provider of therapeutic residential care for children and young people aged 5–18 with complex needs arising from trauma, abuse, and adversity.

This is a senior role within a children’s home, supporting the Registered/Service Manager with the day-to-day operation of the service and the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care in line with Children’s Home Regulations, safeguarding standards, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and oversee daily operations when on duty
• Support children’s emotional, physical, and psychological wellbeing
• Implement and review care plans and maintain accurate records
• Safeguard children and manage challenging behaviour using therapeutic approaches
• Supervise, mentor, and support residential staff
• Support recruitment, induction, rotas, and staff development
• Act as deputy in the Service Manager’s absence, including on-call duties
• Work collaboratively with external professionals and placing authorities
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, regulatory, and health & safety requirements

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People
• Minimum 5 years’ residential childcare experience
• Experience supervising staff
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children’s residential regulations
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour safely and therapeutically
• Flexible approach to rota-based shift work
• Excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• NVQ Level 4 in Leadership/Management (or willingness to work towards)
• Deputy or senior experience in a children’s home
• Trauma-informed or therapeutic practice experience

This role requires resilience, strong leadership, and a genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply via the agency.