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