Deputy Children's Home Manager
Reading, Berkshire, South East, England
£35000 - £40000 per annum
Expiry date:02 Dec 2026
Start date:03 Sep 2026
Children’s Homes
EBD
Learning Disabilities
Deputy Children's Home Manager – EBD Service - Reading Area - Up to £40,000 per annum - Full time
About the Role
We have partnered with a brilliant Children's Service who are on the lookout for an experienced, driven and genuinely child focused Deputy Childrens' Home Manager to lead support children's residential home. This is a real opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.
The Deputy Manager acts as a leader, role model, and decision-maker, deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager
Deputy Manager Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Recommendations:
Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.
Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on 020 3800 1852 . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
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.
About the Role
We have partnered with a brilliant Children's Service who are on the lookout for an experienced, driven and genuinely child focused Deputy Childrens' Home Manager to lead support children's residential home. This is a real opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.
The Deputy Manager acts as a leader, role model, and decision-maker, deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager
Deputy Manager Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Support the Registered Manager in ensuring the home complies with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements.
- Supervise, support, and develop residential support workers, including carrying out supervisions and appraisals.
- Assist in staff recruitment, induction, training, and rota management.
- Act as the senior decision-maker in the absence of the Registered Manager.
- Ensure all safeguarding concerns are reported, recorded, and acted upon in line with policy and statutory requirements.
- Promote a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
- Be a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or support the DSL as required.
- Contribute to the development and review of individual care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies.
- Ensure children’s voices are heard and they are actively involved in decisions about their care.
- Promote independence, education, health, and emotional wellbeing.
- Manage challenging behaviour using approved therapeutic and de-escalation approaches.
- Assist in preparing for Ofsted inspections and audits.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and logs in line with regulations.
- Monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Support implementation of improvement plans and staff development.
- Build positive relationships with social workers, parents, schools, and other professionals.
- Attend reviews, planning meetings, and represent the home in multi-agency forums.
- Promote the reputation of the home and the organisation in the community.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting.
- Experience supervising or leading staff.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and Ofsted standards.
- Ability to manage rotas, staff development, and shift leadership.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
- Level 5 Diploma (or working towards).
- Experience supporting children with complex needs, trauma, or challenging behaviours.
- Experience liaising with Ofsted or regulatory bodies.
Recommendations:
Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.
Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on 020 3800 1852 . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
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.
