Children's Home Deputy Manager

Location Ledbury
Discipline: CHILDREN SERVICES
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £35,500 + Excellent Benefits Package
Contact name: Tania Burrell

Contact email: tania@petersdean.co.uk
Job ref: TB_DM_PERM_LEDB

About the Role

  • Do you want to work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference in the lives of children and young people?

  • Do you have team-leading skill sand a passion for supporting others?

  • Are you looking for a role with clear pathways into management?

If so, the Deputy Manager position could be the next step in your career.

This role is based within a therapeutic environment where supportive relationships and shared living experiences help transform lives.

Deputy Manager Role:

As Deputy Manager, you’ll use your life skills and leadership abilities to make a real difference every day. Responsibilities include:

  • Building positive relationships with young people and safeguarding their welfare

  • Supervising staff, leading shifts, creating rotas, and running team meetings

  • Supporting education and placement plans

  • Ensuring all policies, procedures, and risk assessments are up to date

  • Providing guidance and support to the wider staff team

Why apply?

  • Performance bonuses

  • Service awards

  • Generous leave

  • Extra paid days off

  • Monthly Awards

  • Medical Scheme

  • Life Assurance Scheme

Deputy Manager Criteria:

  • Aged 22 years or over (Ofsted requirement)

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

  • At least 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, supporting young people

  • A valid manual driving licence

If this role is of interest, please apply now with your CV and we will be in touch asap for an initial discussion.

Unfortunately, we are not able to accept applicants who require sponsorship for this role.