A mix of shift work and office hours with occasional sleep ins.
An opportunity has come up for a Deputy Manager to join a busy, well-established 6-bed children’s home in Crawley, rated Good by Ofsted.
The home is led by a very experienced Manager who has been in post for several years, so you’ll be joining an established service with strong leadership and a supportive team around you.
This is a fast-paced environment, so you’ll need to be someone who enjoys being hands-on, can think on their feet and is confident supporting a team through the day-to-day challenges of residential childcare.
Working alongside the Manager, you’ll help oversee the running of the home, support and develop the staff team, maintain good standards of care and make sure the young people receive the consistency, guidance and support they need.
Benefits, Career Development & Support
- Clear career progression, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
- Funded Level 5 qualification.
- Supportive management with regular supervisions and appraisals.
- Regular team meetings where your voice is heard and your ideas help shape the service.
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- Competitive salary with the Real Living Wage as the minimum benchmark.
- Enhanced pay scales recognising both qualifications and experience.
- Regular pay reviews
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Staff referral bonus
- Life assurance for peace of mind.
Extra Perks
- Free meals on shift.
- Free Enhanced DBS check.
- Amazing discount schemes enjoy savings on high-street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays, and more.
- Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme, offering guidance and advice when you need it.
- 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holiday entitlement.
- A rewarding role full of variety, no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Manager in overseeing all aspects of the Children’s Home, from program development to evaluation.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team, teachers, support staff, and therapists, while fostering a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with families, educational partners, and external agencies to create personalised learning plans.
- Monitor and refine interventions to secure positive outcomes for every child.
- Stay informed on current research, best practices, and developments in special education, embedding new insights into service delivery.
- Assist with budget management, resource planning, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce/Residential Childcare.
- A minimum of 2 years senior experience with young people.
- Strong understanding of diverse learning needs, learning styles, and intervention approaches.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a team, cultivating a supportive, high-performing environment.
- Knowledge of legislation, policies, and procedures relevant to special education.
- Flexibility and confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV, and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
