We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager ready to step into a leadership role within a newly opening children’s home in a well established company. You’ll be joining a caring, supportive, and dynamic team where your skills and experience will truly make a difference. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
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 skills and 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?
- Generous Annual Leave – 31 days of annual leave.
- Welcome Bonus – A little extra to celebrate joining the team.
- Relocation Support – Assistance available if you’re moving to take up the role.
- Company Car – Provided where the role requires.
- Birthday Recognition – We love celebrating our team’s special days.
- Referral Rewards – Recommend great people and receive a bonus when they join and stay.
- Long Service Recognition – We celebrate dedication and commitment with special rewards over time.
- Pension Scheme – Helping you plan and save for the future.
- Employee Benefits Platform – Access exclusive perks, discounts, and wellbeing tools.
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support for you and your family.
- On-Demand GP Service – Round-the-clock access to medical advice when you need it.
- Professional Development – Opportunities to gain and fund qualifications relevant to your role.
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
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept applicants who require sponsorship for this role.
If this role is of interest, please apply now with your CV and we will be in touch asap for an initial discussion.
