Deputy Manager - Children's
Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England
£35000 - £40000 per annum
Expiry date:14 Jan 2027
Start date:16 Oct 2026
Children’s Homes
Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home
Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join a brand-new children's residential home in Northampton.
This is an opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting stage of development and help shape a new service from the outset. Working closely with the Registered Manager, the successful candidate will help establish high standards of care, develop a positive team culture and create a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be an experienced children's residential care professional with strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
The successful candidate will have:
Salary and Benefits
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 Troy Walker direct on 07362056140. 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.
Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join a brand-new children's residential home in Northampton.
This is an opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting stage of development and help shape a new service from the outset. Working closely with the Registered Manager, the successful candidate will help establish high standards of care, develop a positive team culture and create a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the establishment and day-to-day running of the home.
- Helping implement effective policies, procedures and working practices as the service prepares to open.
- Leading, motivating and supporting the residential care team, including staff supervision, training and development.
- Promoting safeguarding, child protection and the welfare of children and young people.
- Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and daily records are accurate and regularly reviewed.
- Building positive relationships with children, families, social workers and external professionals.
- Implementing individual care plans and promoting positive outcomes.
- Monitoring care standards, identifying improvements and supporting service development.
- Supporting Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Assisting with staff rotas, meetings and operational responsibilities.
- Deputising for the Registered Manager when required.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced children's residential care professional with strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in children's residential care.
- Previous senior, supervisory or team leadership experience.
- A sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection and residential childcare regulations.
- Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
- The ability to motivate staff, manage challenging situations and build effective professional relationships.
- A proactive approach to developing services and maintaining high standards of child-centred care.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary of up to £40,000 per annum.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Opportunity to help shape a brand-new service from day one.
- Training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive management and regular supervision.
- Pension scheme and annual leave.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.
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 Troy Walker direct on 07362056140. 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.
