Deputy Children's Home Manager
Bristol, South West, England
£33000 - £40000 per annum
Expiry date:01 Sep 2026
Start date:03 Jun 2026
Children’s Homes
Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum £60 per sleep-in
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join a children's residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance are maintained. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader looking to progress their career, or an established Deputy Manager seeking a new challenge.
The successful candidate will be committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people while supporting the development of a skilled and motivated staff team. You will be joining an established home with 3 young people that are thriving in the home.
Key Responsibilities
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum £60 per sleep-in
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join a children's residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance are maintained. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader looking to progress their career, or an established Deputy Manager seeking a new challenge.
The successful candidate will be committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people while supporting the development of a skilled and motivated staff team. You will be joining an established home with 3 young people that are thriving in the home.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager with the overall operation of the home
- Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
- Lead shifts and provide effective leadership to the staff team
- Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted standards
- Promote safeguarding and positive behaviour support practices
- Support staff through supervision, mentoring, and performance management
- Assist with recruitment, training, and staff development
- Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and placement reviews
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Participate in the on-call rota and undertake sleep-ins when required
- Work collaboratively with local authorities, families, education providers, and external professionals
- Minimum 3 years' experience within a children's residential care setting
- At least 1 year's experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager position
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, childcare legislation, and Children's Homes Regulations 2015
- Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Access to a vehicle with business insurance
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 or Level 4 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
- Experience working within homes rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted
- Experience supporting children with complex needs, CSE, or learning disabilities
- Experience chairing meetings and producing high-quality reports
- Competitive salary of up to £40,000
- £60 per sleep-in
- Clear progression pathway towards Registered Manager
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Support to achieve Level 5 qualification where required
- Supportive senior management team
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
- Long-term career development within a growing organisation
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
