Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential

Job Description:

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential (Learning Disabilities)
Location: Burton on Trent (DE14)
Pay: £15.50 per hour plus £70 per sleep-in
Average annual salary: £37,900+ (based on 38 hours per week and 2 sleep-ins)

The Role
We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support the effective running of a children’s residential home for young people with Learning Disabilities. This is a hands-on leadership role, supporting the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, child-centred care and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Children’s Care

• Full UK driving licence

• Proven experience in children’s residential care, ideally with young people with LD

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning, behaviour support, and Ofsted standards

• Ability to lead and support staff, manage rotas, and respond to incidents

• Confident in ad-hoc on-call duties

Hours & Working Pattern

• 38 hours per week, plus sleep-ins

• Shifts between 9:30am and 11:00pm, Monday to Sunday

• Typical rota: 1 shift on, 2 days off

• Ad-hoc on-call responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in day-to-day operations

• Lead and supervise staff, providing guidance and mentoring

• Manage rotas and shift cover effectively

• Respond to incidents, safeguarding concerns, and emergencies

• Assist with care planning, documentation, and inspections

• Ensure positive outcomes and high-quality care for young people

• Promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate and enhanced earnings through sleep-ins

• Supportive management structure and clear career progression

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people

How to Apply
If you are an experienced children’s residential professional ready to step into a Deputy Manager role, we would welcome your application.