Job Role: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Rugeley
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm
Service Type: 3-bed EBD Children’s Home

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join a 3-bed EBD children’s residential home in Rugeley. This is a key operational role supporting the Registered Manager to deliver high-quality, child-centred care and ensuring the home remains safe, nurturing, and compliant.

The Role: Deputy Manager

Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.

Ensure a safe, caring, and stable environment for children and young people.

Lead, supervise, and mentor the staff team, promoting a positive and therapeutic culture.

Assist with compliance to Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements.

Oversee care plans, risk assessments, behaviour management strategies, and safeguarding procedures.

Support with audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Take part in recruitment, inductions, staff development, and performance management.

Build strong relationships with external professionals, families, and local authorities.

Promote positive outcomes through child-focused practice and trauma-informed approaches.

About You

Experience working as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy within a children’s residential setting.

Strong understanding of Ofsted inspections, Quality Standards, and safeguarding responsibilities.

Passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable young people.

Confident, supportive leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop staff.

Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – required.

Working towards or willing to enrol onto the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.

Full UK driving licence.

What’s On Offer

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (excellent work-life balance!)

No sleep-ins required

Training, development, and career progression

Supportive Registered Manager and senior leadership team

Opportunity to help shape a high-quality, child-centred service

About the Organisation

This provider is committed to delivering safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Their approach is trauma-informed, child-centred, and focused on building resilience, stability, and long-term positive outcomes. Staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally within a compassionate and forward-thinking environment.

Recruitment Timeline

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.
To apply, please submit your CV.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:
alex@hamptonsresourcing.com
 01926 356549