🌟 Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home | Peterborough (PE1) 🌟
🕒 Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
🔄 Flexible rota including weekends & sleep-ins
💷 £16.93 per hour + £70.50 per sleep-in
💙 Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive?
This is your opportunity to step into a rewarding leadership role where your impact truly matters.
Join a team that is committed to empowerment, independence, and individuality for every young person in their care.
🚀 About the Role
As a Deputy Manager, you’ll work closely with the Registered Manager to lead a dedicated residential team and ensure the home delivers exceptional care and support.
You’ll be instrumental in creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can grow and succeed.
✨ What You’ll Be Doing
🔹 Lead & Support – Inspire, mentor, and guide staff to deliver high-quality care
🔹 Drive Standards – Ensure compliance with safeguarding, regulations, and Ofsted standards
🔹 Shape Care – Oversee and review person-centred care plans
🔹 Manage Operations – Support with budgets, staffing, and daily home management
🔹 Develop People – Lead training, performance, and continuous improvement
🔹 Create Culture – Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive environment
🧠 What We’re Looking For
✔ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
✔ Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within residential childcare
✔ Strong understanding of safeguarding & Ofsted frameworks
✔ Excellent organisation and leadership skills
✔ Confident using digital care systems
⭐ Desirable:
➕ Level 5 Diploma (or willingness to work towards)
➕ Previous Deputy Manager experience
🌱 Why Join?
✨ Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
✨ Work in a supportive, inclusive team environment
✨ Access career progression & development opportunities
✨ Play a key role in shaping young people’s futures
⚠️ Important Information
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
A driving licence is required.
🎯 Ready to step up and lead with purpose?
If you’re driven to make a difference and grow your leadership career in residential childcare, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now and be part of something meaningful.
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