Deputy Manager Childrens Home

Deputy Home Manager Residential Childrens Services Spalding, Lincolnshire £15.60 per hour ( 50p supplement for Level 5 qualified staff) Potential of an a dditional £3250 - £6500 per year for sleep ins We are recruiting a Deputy Home Manager on behalf of a well-established provider of therapeutic residential care for children and young people aged 518 with complex needs arising from trauma, abuse, and adversity.

This is a senior role within a childrens 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 Childrens Home Regulations, safeguarding standards, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities Lead shifts and oversee daily operations when on duty Support childrens 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 Managers 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 childrens 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 childrens 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.