Deputy Manager – Therapeutic Children’s Home Kettering – Hands-On Leadership Role in a Supportive Team Looking for your next step in residential childcare? This is a fantastic opportunity to take on real responsibility as a Deputy Manager, with a balance of leadership, direct work, and a clear voice in how things are run. You'll help guide a close-knit team, shape outcomes for young people, and enjoy a genuinely supportive working culture, plus, it’s not all paperwork and policies. There’s fun, connection, and meaningful impact every day. About the Role: • Assist the Registered Manager in the smooth running of a high-quality children’s home • Lead and support staff across shifts, including completing risk assessments and debriefs • Monitor compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes Quality Standards • Help recruit, develop, and retain a strong, motivated care team • Liaise with schools, health, and local authority professionals to coordinate care • Ensure all documentation and young people’s plans are up to date and meaningful • Support rota planning and ensure consistent safeguarding coverage What Makes This Exciting: • Genuine influence as you’ll shape culture, practice and team development • Forward-thinking provider that listens to staff and invests in quality • Fun, warm and emotionally intelligent environment with support that feels real • Career progression in a growing team that promotes from within About You: • At least 1 year’s experience in residential childcare, ideally with some team leadership • Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) • Confident managing shift teams and providing reflective supervision • Creative, resilient, and comfortable managing challenging behaviour • Emotionally intelligent and able to support both young people and staff • Driving licence preferred Why Join: • Be part of a close-knit, values-led team • Opportunities to progress as the service grows • Real support from managers who know the job • A culture where your voice and ideas are genuinely welcomed How to Apply: If you’re ready to lead, learn and make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further