Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home 🏡
Location: Hartlepool

Salary: £30,888 – £41,184 per annum
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full-time, rota-based, including evenings, weekends, unsociable hours and shifts as required
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: As required, £73 per sleep

Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) or working towards this qualification
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years’ experience within residential childcare, including supervisory experience

The Home:
This is an existing 5-bed children’s home supporting young people with EBD. The service operates with high staffing ratios and a strong focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people through high-quality care and structured support.

Number of beds: 5

Who we are looking for:
We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager who is confident supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of a residential children’s home.

You will be involved in operational leadership, staff supervision, casework oversight, care planning, reviews and case conferences, while stepping into leadership responsibilities in the Registered Manager’s absence.

The ideal candidate will have strong residential childcare experience, excellent judgement, resilience and the confidence to make key decisions in a fast-paced environment. You will be child-centred in your approach, highly organised and comfortable balancing leadership, administration and direct care responsibilities.

Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence, held for a minimum of 12 months.

Who you will be working for:
Our client is an established provider of specialist care and education services for children and young people.

Company type/size: Large established care provider

Why this home & company:
This is an opportunity to join an established provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes for children and young people. The organisation offers excellent staffing levels, internal specialist support and a genuine commitment to investing in its teams.

Progression:
This role offers clear long-term progression opportunities within a growing group for ambitious childcare professionals looking to build a leadership career.

Training / qualifications:
Comprehensive induction
Ongoing training and development
Qualification support where required
Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer

Benefits:
Competitive salary package
£73 sleep-in payments where required
Contributory pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Comprehensive training and development
Enhanced DBS funded by employer

Ethos:
A strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of care, safeguarding and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Culture:
Supportive, child-focused and development-led, with investment in staff progression and professional growth.

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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