Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
📍 Lichfield
💷 £40,000–£45,000 + Enhanced Benefits
🕒 Monday to Friday | 40 Hours (hours agreed)
OFSTED rated - Good,3 bedded childrens home.
Why This Deputy Manager Role?
This Deputy Manager position offers the chance to step into a stable, fully occupied children’s home with strong foundations already in place. That means less firefighting and more opportunity to focus on what truly matters — leading your team and creating a safe, nurturing environment where young people feel supported and inspired.
As Deputy Manager, you’ll work alongside an experienced Registered Manager who will support your development while trusting you to take ownership and grow. For an ambitious Deputy Manager, this is a genuine progression opportunity with a clear pathway to Registered Manager level.
The Role – Deputy Manager
As Deputy Manager, you will:
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Work closely with the Registered Manager to provide strong, visible leadership.
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Lead and motivate a dedicated care team delivering therapeutic, child-centred care.
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Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to maintain high standards across the home.
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Deputise fully for the Registered Manager, including on-call responsibilities and chairing meetings.
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Take ownership of safeguarding, compliance, care planning, and high-quality record-keeping.
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Build trusted relationships with young people, families, social workers, and education providers.
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Support with rotas, reports, audits, and budgets — ensuring the home runs smoothly and consistently.
What We’re Looking For
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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
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Experience supervising staff within a children’s residential setting.
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulations, and Ofsted standards.
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A confident, emotionally intelligent leader with excellent communication skills.
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Flexibility for agreed hours and on-call duties.
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Full UK driving licence (preferred).
Whether you’re an experienced Deputy Manager or a strong Senior Residential Practitioner ready to step up, this opportunity offers the structure, support, and autonomy to succeed.
The Benefits
💷 £40,000–£45,000 salary
🕒 Monday–Friday working pattern (40 hours agreed)
👕 Casual dress
🚗 Free on-site parking
🎁 Welcome gift upon joining
🎄 Christmas gift
⭐ Ofsted bonus scheme
🏖 Holiday bonus scheme
🎉 Company events & wellbeing programme
📈 Ongoing training & structured career development
🏡 Clear progression pathway to Registered Manager (NVQ 5 opportunity)
👉 If you’re ready to progress as a Deputy Manager in Lichfield and lead from the front, this is your opportunity to help shape a home where young people truly thrive.
Apply today to secure your next Deputy Manager opportunity