Job Title: Deputy Manager
Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £29,000 per year + £50 per sleep-in (approx. 2 per week)
Sector: Residential Care – Children’s Services

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join a well-established provider at their 3-bed EBD children’s home in Leicester. This is a fantastic chance to develop your leadership skills within a supportive organisation that is passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred care.

The Role:

As the Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the daily operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting in the leadership and management of the home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and regulatory standards.

Providing day-to-day support to the care team, including supervision and mentoring.

Leading shifts and ensuring safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care is consistently delivered.

Supporting children with their individual care plans, promoting independence and positive outcomes.

Participating in an on-call rota as required.

Working approximately two sleep-ins per week (paid at £50 per sleep).

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or similar role within a children’s residential setting.

A passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential.

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).

Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

A full UK driving licence.

What’s On Offer:

Salary: Up to £29,000 per year + £50 per sleep-in

Supportive working environment with excellent training and development

Opportunities for progression into a Registered Manager role in the future

Access to company benefits and wellbeing initiatives

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications are welcome immediately – interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

If you’re an experienced Deputy or Registered Manager ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest to alex@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926 356549 for a confidential chat.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal opportunities for all.