Deputy Children's Home Manager
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, South East, England
£37000 - £46900 per annum
Expiry date:05 Jan 2027
Start date:07 Oct 2026
Children’s Homes
EBD
Learning Disabilities
Deputy Children's Residential Manager - 3 Bed Children's Home - Up to £46,900 (Inclusive of Sleep ins) - 3 Bed EBD Home
About the Company
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 support children's residential home. This is a real opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.
This Children's Home are an ambitious and growing organisation with high expectations for the quality of care they provide. Their focus is not simply on meeting standards, but on building meaningful relationships, promoting positive outcomes and creating opportunities for children to thrive.
Deputy Children Manager Responsibilities
Deputy Children Manager Essential Requirements
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 Company
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 support children's residential home. This is a real opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.
This Children's Home are an ambitious and growing organisation with high expectations for the quality of care they provide. Their focus is not simply on meeting standards, but on building meaningful relationships, promoting positive outcomes and creating opportunities for children to thrive.
Deputy Children Manager Responsibilities
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the overall management of the home
- Leading, motivating and developing the staff team
- Promoting consistently high standards of care and professional practice
- Leading shifts and providing guidance and support to staff
- Supporting staff supervision, development and performance
- Overseeing and reviewing care plans, risk assessments and children’s records
- Monitoring incidents and identifying patterns, themes and opportunities for learning
- Ensuring safeguarding procedures are understood and consistently followed
- Supporting effective admissions, transitions and placement planning
- Contributing to audits, monitoring and continuous improvement
- Maintaining high standards of recording and regulatory compliance
- Working collaboratively with families, social workers and external professionals
- Promoting children’s wishes, feelings and participation in decisions about their care
- Supporting positive relationships and a therapeutic approach across the home
- Stepping into the Registered Manager role in their absence
Deputy Children Manager Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Aged 21 or over
- Right to work in the UK – They are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position
- Recognised Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England), or an equivalent recognised residential childcare qualification
- Minimum two years’ experience working within a children’s residential home
- Experience leading shifts and supporting or supervising staff within children’s residential care
- Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Ability to work flexibly across the home’s rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards this qualification
- Competitive salary with additional sleep-in payments
- 30 days annual leave plus your birthday off
- Fully funded training and recognised qualifications
- Clear progression pathways
- Supportive management and leadership structure
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Paid Blue Light Card membership and renewal
- Funded DBS and annual DBS Update Service
- Company pension scheme
- Attendance bonus to reward consistency and reliability
- Free meals while on shift
- Paid induction and training at full rate
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.
