About the Role

We are seeking a committed and confident Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a high-quality children’s residential home. You will help ensure exceptional standards of care, safety, and development for young people aged 11–17 with complex needs, including social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in staff development, safeguarding, and care planning, helping young people achieve their goals – whether in short-term crisis support or longer-term therapeutic placements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in meeting all regulatory requirements and ensuring the home’s Statement of Purpose is consistently fulfilled
• Maintain high standards of care and ensure care plans meet each child’s full range of needs—educational, emotional, social, therapeutic and cultural
• Supervise, mentor and support junior staff, ensuring robust inductions, regular supervisions and clear development goals
• Take responsibility for daily operations in the Manager’s absence, including staff deployment, risk management, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with families, schools, local authorities and health professionals to safeguard and promote each child’s wellbeing
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide shift cover where necessary, including sleep-ins, weekends and Bank Holidays
• Promote a culture of reflection, professional growth and inclusive practice within the team

Requirements

• NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or above
• Working towards, or completion of, Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including 1 year in a senior or supervisory role
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate and lead a care team
• Full UK or EU manual driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £36,500 – £38,000
• Performance-related bonuses and incentives linked to occupancy
• Minimum 32 days paid annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and CPD opportunities
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including employee discounts

About Us

Our partner home is an established and highly regarded residential provider based in the High Peak area. Since 1997, they’ve offered outstanding residential care and on-site education for young people aged 11–17, supporting those with a wide range of complex needs. Their ethos is rooted in therapeutic, child-centred care, delivered with warmth, structure, and innovation.

Apply Today

Ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career?

Contact Sharissa at sharissag@snghealthcare.co.uk or call 02380 118224 to find out more or apply.