Job Title: Deputy Manager
Location: Exeter
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Sector: Residential Care – Learning Disabilities (LD) & Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and proactive Deputy Manager to join a well-established residential care provider in Exeter. This dual-registered home provides high-quality care for young people with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). As part of a supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the home and the wellbeing of the residents.

The Role: Deputy Manager

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Manager in overseeing the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring a high standard of care and safeguarding for all young people. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting the Home Manager in running the home efficiently, with a focus on maintaining professional standards of care.
Overseeing the welfare of the young people, ensuring their emotional, social, and physical needs are met.
Managing the team of care staff, providing support, guidance, and supervision where necessary.
Ensuring care is provided in line with National Standards and the regulatory framework.
Developing strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as social workers and local authorities, to ensure optimal occupancy and quality service delivery.
Participating in personal development activities, keeping your skills and knowledge current in line with best practices in residential childcare.
Contributing to the Home Manager’s development plan with clear, SMART objectives that focus on continuous improvement and service delivery.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Significant experience within residential childcare, ideally in a senior role, with a passion and commitment to the welfare of young people.
A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
In-depth knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations, National Minimum Standards, Every Child Matters, and the Children Act.
Practical experience working with young people with EBD and LD, with a clear understanding of the challenges they face.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.

What’s On Offer:

Competitive salary of up to £35,000.
Pension contribution.
Annual leave plus bank holidays.
A welcoming and passionate team that is dedicated to supporting one another.
Career development opportunities with access to relevant training to support your personal and professional growth.

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.
To apply, please submit your CV and application form.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Alex at alex@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926 356 549.
Hamptons is committed to promoting equality and developing an inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will provide any necessary adjustments during the application process to ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity.