An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Manager to support the leadership and development of a Family Assessment Service.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership and day-to-day running of a Family Assessment Service. You will help create a safe, structured, and child-focused environment while ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance.

Key duties include:

• Supporting the Home Manager in the overall management of the service

• Leading staff shifts, rotas, supervision, and daily operations

• Safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults

• Overseeing placement plans, assessments, risk management, and reports

• Ensuring accurate recording, handovers, and documentation

• Promoting positive outcomes, wellbeing, and family rights

• Supporting quality assurance, on-call, and emergency cover duties

• Working flexibly across a 7-day rota including nights and weekends

About You

You are an experienced residential or family assessment professional ready to step into a leadership role.

You will have:

• Strong safeguarding knowledge and legislative understanding

• Experience supervising staff and managing shifts/rotas

• Experience with care planning, assessments, and report writing

• Ability to maintain accurate records and monitor practice

• Confidence working with social workers and partner agencies

• Commitment to high standards, training, and professional development

You are organised, supportive, and passionate about delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for families.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: Up to £43,908 per annum

• Career Progression & Development – Opportunities to grow within the organisation

• Comprehensive Training & Qualifications – Supporting your professional growth

• Wellbeing Programme – Promoting your health and work-life balance

• Supportive & Rewarding Environment – Be part of a motivated and caring team

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.

As a leading provider of Residential Family Assessment services, our client delivers comprehensive assessments supported by experienced Social Workers and multi-disciplinary teams. Families are supported within safe, nurturing environments designed to promote positive parenting outcomes, where they are treated with respect and given every opportunity to reach their full potential.

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 application form and include an up-to-date CV.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Daisy at 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.