Deputy Home Manager – Residential Children’s Services Hinckley, Leicestershire £15.60 per hour ( 50p supplement for Level 5 qualified staff) Potential of an additional £3250 - £6500 per year for sleep in’s We are recruiting a Deputy Home Manager on behalf of a well-established provider of therapeutic residential care for children and young people aged 5–18 with complex needs arising from trauma, abuse, and adversity. This is a senior role within a children’s home, supporting the Registered/Service Manager with the day-to-day operation of the service and the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care in line with Children’s Home Regulations, safeguarding standards, and best practice. Key Responsibilities * Lead shifts and oversee daily operations when on duty * Support children’s emotional, physical, and psychological wellbeing * Implement and review care plans and maintain accurate records * Safeguard children and manage challenging behaviour using therapeutic approaches * Supervise, mentor, and support residential staff * Support recruitment, induction, rotas, and staff development * Act as deputy in the Service Manager’s absence, including on-call duties * Work collaboratively with external professionals and placing authorities * Ensure compliance with safeguarding, regulatory, and health & safety requirements Essential Requirements * NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People * Minimum 5 years’ residential childcare experience * Experience supervising staff * Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children’s residential regulations * Ability to manage challenging behaviour safely and therapeutically * Flexible approach to rota-based shift work * Excellent communication skills * Full UK driving licence Desirable * NVQ Level 4 in Leadership/Management (or willingness to work towards) * Deputy or senior experience in a children’s home * Trauma-informed or therapeutic practice experience This role requires resilience, strong leadership, and a genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply via the agency