Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Broughton in Milton Keynes. MK10
Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Make a Lasting Difference

Our client is an established provider of high-quality children's residential care, committed to creating safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where children and young people can thrive.

They are looking to appoint an experienced Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the leadership and day-to-day operation of a children's residential home. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious childcare professional looking to progress their management career while making a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable children.

The Role

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help ensure the home delivers exceptional, child-centred care while maintaining compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the overall management and leadership of the home.
• Deputising for the Registered Manager in their absence.
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of Residential Support Workers.
• Promoting a nurturing, therapeutic and relationship-based approach to care.
• Ensuring safeguarding and the welfare of children remain the highest priority.
• Overseeing care planning, risk assessments, behaviour support plans and accurate record keeping.
• Monitoring quality standards and driving continuous improvement.
• Supporting Ofsted inspections, audits and quality assurance processes.
• Building positive relationships with Local Authorities, social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals and families.

About You

To be successful, you'll have:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within the required timescales).
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a children's residential setting.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience within residential childcare.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and the Children's Homes Regulations.
• Experience completing care plans, risk assessments and maintaining high-quality records.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, resilient and child-focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Support Worker.
• Experience supporting Ofsted inspections.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic practice.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 per annum
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
• A rewarding role within a growing organisation committed to delivering outstanding care.

Safeguarding

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks in line with current legislation.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and discover how you can help shape brighter futures for children and young people.