Therapeutic Deputy Home Manager - (Residential Child Care) - Up to £36,360 (Not including Bonuses) - West Sussex Area - Full Time
Overview:
We are currently working with an incredible Children's Home who are recruiting a Therapeutic Deputy Home Manager for an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ therapeutic children’s home offering trauma-informed care for up to four children.
Services:
- Residential care and education for vulnerable children (aged 4–16, 4–11 on admission), guided by a psychoanalytic and group relations model.
Mission:
- To help children form healthy relationships, recover from trauma, and build brighter futures.
Deputy Manager Role and Responsibilities:
- Support the Therapeutic Home Manager in daily operations.
- Lead, inspire, and support a team of childcare professionals.
- Ensure high standards of therapeutic care.
- Provide on-call support as part of a rota and model good parental care.
- Support staff development and reflective practice.
- Help children build trust, manage emotions, and improve self-esteem.
Deputy manager Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Passion for therapeutic work and supporting children through trauma.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
- Company pension scheme and sick pay.
- Free meals, parking, and Blue Light Card eligibility.
- Staff referral scheme and employee discounts.
- Warm, reflective, and supportive team culture.
- Extensive clinical support, supervision, and training.
- Opportunities for professional growth in psychoanalytic and group relations practice.
If you have the skills, passion, and dedication to provide therapeutic, trauma-informed care for young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Contact Details
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Connor Bentley direct on (phone number removed). Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
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Job Info
Job Title:
Deputy Children's Manager
Company:
Location:
Worthing, West Sussex
Posted:
Jul 1st 2025
Closes:
Aug 1st 2025
Sector:
Social Care
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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