Deputy Manager Children's Residential

Deputy Home Manager – Residential Children’s Services
Shrewsbury, Shropshire

£14.60 per hour (+ 50p supplement for Level 5 qualified staff)

Potential of an additional £3250 - £6500 per year for sleep in’s

We are recruiting a Deputy Home Manager on behalf of a well-established provider of therapeutic residential care for children and young people aged 5–18 with complex needs arising from trauma, abuse, and adversity.

This is a senior role within a children’s home, supporting the Registered/Service Manager with the day-to-day operation of the service and the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care in line with Children’s Home Regulations, safeguarding standards, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead shifts and oversee daily operations when on duty

* Support children’s emotional, physical, and psychological wellbeing

* Implement and review care plans and maintain accurate records

* Safeguard children and manage challenging behaviour using therapeutic approaches

* Supervise, mentor, and support residential staff

* Support recruitment, induction, rotas, and staff development

* Act as deputy in the Service Manager’s absence, including on-call duties

* Work collaboratively with external professionals and placing authorities

* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, regulatory, and health & safety requirements

Essential Requirements

* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People

* Minimum 5 years’ residential childcare experience

* Experience supervising staff

* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children’s residential regulations

* Ability to manage challenging behaviour safely and therapeutically

* Flexible approach to rota-based shift work

* Excellent communication skills

* Full UK driving licence

Desirable

* NVQ Level 4 in Leadership/Management (or willingness to work towards)

* Deputy or senior experience in a children’s home

* Trauma-informed or therapeutic practice experience

This role requires resilience, strong leadership, and a genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply via the agency