Deputy Manager Childrens Residential Home Derby Full-Time | Fixed-Term Contract (12 months) £16.01 £17.07 per hour | 40 hours per week We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of therapeutic childrens residential care, supporting young people aged 818 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager to play a key role in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care while supporting and leading a dedicated staff team. The Role Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help oversee the day-to-day running of a residential home, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and development of the young people in line with Ofsted regulations and the Childrens Act. Key Responsibilities Support the Registered Manager with daily operational leadership Supervise, mentor, and lead residential care staff Ensure care plans are effectively implemented and reviewed Maintain high safeguarding and regulatory compliance standards Contribute to staff training, development, and performance management Monitor young peoples wellbeing and respond appropriately to their needs Maintain accurate records and reports Promote a positive, nurturing, and structured environment Participate in an on-call rota (out of hours, approx. every 5 weeks) Essential Requirements Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare / Children, Young People & Families / Health & Social Care (with childrens experience) Experience working within childrens residential care Previous supervisory or management experience Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements Excellent communication and leadership skills Compassionate, resilient, and child-focused approach Full UK driving licence Desirable Minimum 2 years supervisory experience At least 1 year in residential childcare Benefits Company pension Life insurance Health & wellbeing programme Gym membership Free parking Discounted or free food Employee discounts Casual dress Company events Bereavement leave If youre passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people and ready to take the next step in your leadership career, wed love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.