Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager Children’s Home
Location: Poole

Salary: £32,934.72 – £37,477.44 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Service: Children’s Residential Homes / 16+ Supported Accommodation
Service Users: Young people with adverse childhood experiences, Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and young people progressing towards independence
Qualifications Required: Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People or equivalent (or working towards)
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years’ experience within a residential children’s home or supported living service

The Home: 🏡

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to support two children’s residential homes in Poole. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong senior-level professional ready to step into a leadership role within a therapeutic organisation focused on positive outcomes for young people.

The homes support young people who may have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences, providing stable, nurturing environments where they can feel safe, build confidence, and develop independence skills.

Who we are looking for: 👤

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare or supported accommodation
• Holds (or is working towards) a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care / Children & Young People
• Has experience supporting young people with EBD or complex emotional needs
• Has leadership experience including staff supervision, mentoring, coaching, and development
• Understands safeguarding, compliance, health & safety, and regulatory standards
• Has strong knowledge of The Children Act 1989 & 2004 and Supported Accommodation Quality Standards
• Is organised, proactive, flexible, and child-centred
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle

Who you will be working for: 🏢

Our client is a well-established provider of children’s residential care and supported accommodation, delivering therapeutic support for young people who have experienced trauma and adversity.

Company type/size: Large established care provider
Other services: 16+ Supported Accommodation

Why this home & company: ⭐

This is a strong opportunity to join an established therapeutic provider with structured leadership support, professional supervision, and a clear focus on positive outcomes for young people.

You will be part of a service that values relationship-based care, therapeutic practice, and creating stable environments where young people can thrive.

Progression: 📈

A strong opportunity for an experienced senior practitioner or existing deputy looking to further develop leadership experience within an established organisation.

Training / qualifications: 🎓

• Ongoing professional training
• Monthly clinical supervision
• Professional supervision
• Continuous professional development
• Appraisals and development planning

Benefits: ✅

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes
• Monthly clinical supervision
• Professional supervision
• Ongoing training & development
• Enhanced DBS process

Ethos: ❤️

Our client is committed to delivering safe, nurturing, therapeutic environments where young people are listened to, respected, and empowered to achieve independence.

Culture: 🤝

A collaborative, child-focused culture with strong emphasis on safeguarding, therapeutic care, compliance, staff development, and partnership working with families, education providers, health professionals, and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities: 📋

• Act as Home Manager in the absence of the Home Manager under Area Manager guidance
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and support the staff team
• Maintain high standards of care and accommodation
• Promote safeguarding and policy compliance
• Support rotas, timesheets, budgets, and operational oversight
• Manage inductions and absence reviews
• Maintain accurate care records, placement plans, risk assessments, and reports
• Support inspections, audits, and compliance standards
• Oversee domestic standards and home presentation
• Participate in the on-call rota
• Support young people’s emotional wellbeing, development, and independence
• Work collaboratively with external professionals and families

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.

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