Deputy Manager – 6-Bed Children’s Home | Crawley
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join a 6-bed Children’s Home in Crawley. This role offers a mix of shifts and office hours, giving you the opportunity to combine hands-on leadership with operational responsibilities.
As Deputy Manager, you’ll work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home runs smoothly and provides the highest standard of care for every child. You’ll play a key role in developing the service, supporting personalised care and educational outcomes, and leading a dedicated team. By mentoring and motivating staff, you’ll help create a positive, nurturing environment where both young people and colleagues can thrive.
This is an organisation that genuinely invests in its people. You’ll benefit from a clear pathway to Registered Manager, fully funded qualifications through QCF programmes, paid training, and a comprehensive induction. Regular supervision, appraisals, and team meetings ensure you’ll always have the support you need, while genuine progression opportunities are available across the organisation.
Alongside a competitive salary based on the Real Living Wage, enhanced pay is available for qualifications and experience. You’ll also receive enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a staff referral bonus, life assurance, 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), free meals during shifts, a free Enhanced DBS check, access to employee discounts, and wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
In the role, you’ll support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, helping to develop and evaluate the service while leading a multidisciplinary team of care professionals. You’ll work closely with families, education providers, and external agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need, monitor outcomes and interventions, maintain regulatory compliance, and assist with budgeting and resource planning. You’ll also keep up to date with best practice and ensure these standards are reflected throughout the service.
To be considered, you’ll need a Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People, Health & Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, along with experience supporting children with challenging behaviours. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills are essential, as is a good understanding of safeguarding, relevant legislation, and person-centred care. You’ll be confident working in a fast-paced environment and passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for young people.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today, and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
