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Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

United Kingdom, Northampton 30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 03, 2026

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Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home (2 Bed). A Leadership Role Where You Can Truly Make a Difference. We are seeking a caring, confident, and motivated Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of a small, nurturing 2-bed children's residential home in Northampton. The home supports young people aged 10-18 with emotional, behavioural, and social needs, providing stability, safety, and a strong sense of belonging. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager who is ready to strengthen their leadership skills and progress their career within children's residential care. As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home operates safely, effectively, and in full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. You will play a key role in leading shifts, supporting staff, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring positive outcomes for young people.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the Registered Manager with the overall management and leadership of the home
  • Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager, ensuring continuity of care and leadership
  • Lead by example to create a warm, safe, and child-centred environment
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards
  • Support OFSTED inspection readiness, audits, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead shifts, manage rotas, and ensure safe staffing levels at all times
  • Supervise, mentor, and support Residential Childcare Workers
  • Assist with recruitment, inductions, training, and ongoing staff development
  • Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans are implemented and regularly reviewed
  • Work collaboratively with social workers, families, schools, and external professionals
  • Respond appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns, and complaints
  • Promote the voice, rights, safety, and wellbeing of young people at all times

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year's experience in a leadership role within a children's residential setting (Senior, Team Leader, or Deputy)
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's residential legislation
  • Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young People's Workforce (or equivalent) - essential
  • Working knowledge of OFSTED Quality Standards
  • Confidence leading shifts and supervising staff
  • Flexible approach, including participation in rota and on-call duties
  • Full UK driving licence

Nice to have

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children's Services (or working towards)
  • Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs

What we offer

  • Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience
  • Opportunity to work in a small, supportive, well-run 2-bed home
  • Clear progression pathway toward Registered Manager
  • Ongoing training, supervision, and leadership development
  • A genuinely rewarding role where your leadership makes a real difference

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