Job Role: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Smithaleigh, Devon
Salary: £31,000 – £34,000 per annum
Hours: Full-Time (flexible to rota)
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 Smithaleigh, Devon. 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: £31,000 – £34,000 per annum

• Flexible full-time hours (rota-based)

• 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