Ready for your next step? We're looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a specialist Children’s Residential Home, helping to deliver outstanding care and positive outcomes for young people.

The Role

As Deputy Manager in our clients Children’s Residential Home, you’ll support the Home Manager in leading the day-to-day running of the service and deputise in their absence. You’ll help create a safe, supportive, and child-focused environment while ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading shifts and supporting staff deployment and rotas

• Supervising, mentoring, and inducting team members

• Ensuring safeguarding, compliance, and care standards are met

• Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and reviews

• Monitoring progress, records, and report writing

• Supporting quality assurance and administrative processes

• Participating in on-call and a 7-day shift rota (including nights and sleep-ins)

About You

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated leader with experience in children’s residential care.

You will:

• Hold a Level 3 in Children’s Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Either hold or be committed to completing a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

• Have a minimum of two years’ experience working in social care

• Be skilled in compiling risk assessments and weekly/monthly reports

• Have knowledge of legislation and Ofsted requirements

• Understand Children’s Home Regulations and Quality Standards

• Have experience leading and motivating a staff team

• Be passionate about supporting young people who may display behaviours that challenge

• Be flexible and willing to go the extra mile

• Demonstrate a calm, safe response in challenging situations

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £43,000 

• Career Progression & Development

• Comprehensive Training & Qualifications

• Wellbeing Programme

• Supportive & Rewarding Environment

About the Client

Our Client is a well-established specialist provider delivering a range of children’s and family services across the UK. They support children, young people, and families with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning disabilities, autism, and associated support needs.

Their Children’s Residential Services offer specialist, outcome-focused care for young people aged 12 and above. They are committed to delivering high-quality, individualised support within safe, nurturing environments where young people feel secure, valued, and at home.

Recruitment Timeline

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible. The recruitment process will include an initial screening followed by interviews for successful candidates.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Please complete the below form and include an up-to-date CV.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Daisy on Daisy@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926 695216.

Hamptons Resourcing is passionate about equality and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the application and hiring process.