Deputy Children's Manager
South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
£32000 - £35000 per annum
Expiry date:15 Oct 2025
Start date:17 Jul 2025
Community
Operations Manager
Job Title: Deputy Children’s Home Manager Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Registered Manager
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of a children’s residential home in South Yorkshire, providing care and support to young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), trauma, or other complex needs.
As Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the Registered Manager to ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations, supports children in achieving positive outcomes, and promotes a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
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: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Registered Manager
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of a children’s residential home in South Yorkshire, providing care and support to young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), trauma, or other complex needs.
As Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the Registered Manager to ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations, supports children in achieving positive outcomes, and promotes a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality residential childcare in accordance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
- Lead, supervise, and support staff to provide consistent and effective care to children and young people.
- Take on responsibility for the home in the absence of the Registered Manager.
- Develop care plans, risk assessments, and placement plans tailored to each child’s needs.
- Promote safeguarding and ensure all incidents and concerns are reported and addressed appropriately.
- Contribute to staff recruitment, induction, training, and appraisal processes.
- Work collaboratively with external agencies (social workers, CAMHS, schools) to ensure coordinated support.
- Participate in the on-call rota and support with emergency or crisis situations as required.
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – and willingness to work towards Level 5.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential setting.
- Supervisory or senior support experience in a children’s home.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and child development.
- Ability to lead a team, manage shifts, and support in-house training and development.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.
- Experience working with children with EBD,
- First Aid, MAPA/Team Teach or similar behaviour management training.
- Competitive salary and sleep-in payments (if applicable)
- Clear progression path to Registered Manager and senior leadership roles
- Range of performance and attendance bonuses
- Mileage-to-work scheme
- Support to achieve Level 5 qualification
- Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
- Generous annual leave
- Company pension
- Friendly and supportive team environment
Apply with cv and cover letter.
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.
