Deputy Manager - Children's Residential

Position: Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
# Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home## Job Introduction
** Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home:
**** 12 shifts per month, average 3 per week** (Shift pattern reduces as occupancy increases — transitioning toward Mon–Fri flexible leadership hours)**£15.50ph - £16ph
** dependent on experience / **£38,448 - £39,456
** estimated salary (based on 168 waking hours plus 12 sleep ins per month, usually 2–3 shifts per week)**+ Enhancement rates available for overtime and bank holidays.
** We are a growing, forward-thinking children’s residential care organisation with homes across the Southwest, London, and a brand-new multi-home provision in Durham. Our mission is powerful and clear: to help children aged 7–17 rebuild trust, confidence, and hope.

We work with young people who have experienced loss, instability, or trauma. We don’t define them by their past — we support them to step into their potential. Using trauma-informed, PACE-based practice, we create warm, stable homes where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to grow. This is meaningful work. This is change you can see happen.

As a Deputy Manager, you will help shape the culture, guide the team, and create a home where young people are truly seen, valued, and supported.
** Why work for us:
** At 360 CRS, we look after the people who look after others.
* ** Frontline leadership support** — you’ll never be left alone to figure it out
* ** Employee Assistance Programme
** for emotional & wellbeing support
* ** Your Birthday Off** — every year, no questions asked
* ** Generous Referral Bonus
** when you help brilliant people join the team
* ** Wellness Allowance
** to support your physical & mental health
* ** Extra Annual Leave
** increasing with service
* ** Donation Match Scheme
** to back causes you care about
* ** Fully Funded Qualifications** (Level 4/5 Leadership pathways encouraged!)
* ** Blue Light Card
** Access for discounts & perks
* ** Access to a Company Vehicle
** when needed for work
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* What You’ll Do:

*** Lead shifts and deputise for the Registered Manager
* Support, guide, and develop the team through coaching, feedback & supervision
* Promote safeguarding and emotional safety every moment of every day
* Build trusted relationships with young people and help them grow in confidence and independence
* Oversee care plans, daily records, audits, and compliance
* Champion education, wellbeing, community engagement, and identity
* Help young people prepare for adulthood with practical life skills
* Represent the home in multi-agency meetings and reviews
* Model, encourage, and protect a culture of reflection, respect, and growth
* Be a leader with heart and direction — not just manage paperwork.
** Who You Are:
** You are someone who leads with consistency, compassion, and clarity. You can stay steady in the challenge and inspire others to do the same.
** Essential skills:
*** At least 1 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting
* Full UK manual driving licence
* Level 3 Children & Young People qualification (or equivalent)
* Ability to be flexible with working days/hours to meet the needs of the home
** Desirable skills (we can support you to achieve these):
*** Leadership experience in a residential childcare setting
* Level 4/5 Leadership & Management qualification.
* Understanding of trauma-informed practice and PACE
** Safeguarding Commitment:
** Safety is at the heart of everything we do. All roles require safer recruitment checks, enhanced DBS clearance, and ongoing safeguarding training.

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* ** Salary
* * 15.50 - 16.00
* ** Frequency
* * Hourly
* ** Job Reference
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360groupcareers/TP/2013/259
* ** Contract Type
** Permanent
* ** Closing Date
** 28 February, 2026
* ** Job Category
** Support Workers
* ** Business Unit
** 360 Children's Residential Services
* ** Location
* * Plymouth, United Kingdom
* ** Posted on
** 29 January, 2026
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