An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Deputy Manager to join a well-established children’s residential home in Peterborough supporting young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a stable and successful home, working alongside an established staff team and supporting a positive, engaging group of children. You will play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service, contributing to the continued development and high standards of care within the home.

The role:

• Maintain a strong and current understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, including Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and the Children’s Act, ensuring the service consistently operates within these frameworks.
• Contribute to building and maintaining positive relationships with young people, their families, and external professionals, working collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
• Work alongside the Registered Manager to ensure all young people have clear, person-centred placement plans in place, with regular reviews and ongoing assessments to meet their evolving needs.
• Work alongside the Registered Manager to action and monitor recommendations from inspections and Regulation 44 visits.
• Contribute to ensuring the home is well-maintained, clean, and provides a comfortable, homely setting for young people.”

About you:

• Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent.
• At least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years. 
• At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff. 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures. 

What's on Offer:

• £16.93 per hour, with sleep-ins paid at £70.50
• Pension with NEST Pensions
• Access to Sage Employee Benefits
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service
• Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s)

Recruitment timeline
We are committed to appointing the most suitable candidate and therefore encourage early applications. The recruitment process will involve initial screening, followed by interviews for shortlisted applicants. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please submit your CV. 
Please note sponsorship is not available for this role. 

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Hasani on 01926695214 or email hasani@hamptonsresourcing.com

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