Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Leicester (LE67)
Pay: £16.50 per hour
Hours: 160 hours per month
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Children’s Residential Home (4-bed)
Service Users: Children and young people aged 8–17 with EBD
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential) and QCF Level 5 Leadership/Management (or prepared to study)
The Home
This is a 4-bed children’s residential home in Leicester (LE67), supporting young people aged 8–17 with EBD. The home provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment with a strong focus on safeguarding, consistency, and positive outcomes.
Who we are looking for…
We are seeking a confident and supportive Deputy Manager to work closely with the Registered Manager and help lead the home day-to-day.
Key responsibilities include
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the smooth running of the home
- Leading shifts and modelling high standards of care and safeguarding practice
- Mentoring, coaching, and supervising staff to ensure consistent delivery
- Supporting care planning, risk management, key work, and placement stability
- Maintaining accurate recording and contributing to inspection readiness
- Building a positive culture where young people feel safe, listened to, and supported
Requirements
- Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential)
- Experience within Ofsted-registered children’s residential care
- Willingness to work towards QCF Level 5 Leadership/Management (if not already held)
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and confident decision-making
- A calm, consistent leadership style and strong communication skills
Why this role…
- Real Living Wage employer
- High-quality CPD and ongoing professional development
- Face-to-face therapeutic training and support via an internal programme
- SHINE therapeutic support programme for colleagues
- Tastecard, Blue Light Card & MyGym discounts
- Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme
- Financial wellbeing service
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential support
- Supportive leadership and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
Sponsorship is not available
How to apply
If you are ready to step into a Deputy Manager role in Leicester (LE67) and support young people aged 8–17 with EBD, apply today.
To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
job@sgscare.co.uk
