Children’s Residential Deputy Manager
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Children’s Residential Deputy Manager to help lead a specialist residential home supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
Position: Children’s Residential Deputy Manager
Salary: Up to £35,360 per annum plus £2,000 joining bonus
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Hours: Full time, permanent
Shift Pattern: 2 days on, 4 days off
Additional Benefits: Enhanced overtime pay, sleep-in payments, funded qualifications and excellent wellbeing benefits
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a children’s residential home in Luton. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help lead the service and ensure children and young people receive the highest standards of care and support within a safe, nurturing and positive environment.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about improving outcomes for young people and supporting staff teams to deliver exceptional care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
- Ensuring safeguarding practices and care standards are maintained at all times
- Supporting the development and review of care plans and individual support programmes
- Leading, mentoring and supervising staff members
- Assisting with recruitment, induction and staff development
- Promoting positive relationships with children, families and external professionals
- Chairing meetings and contributing to care reviews where required
- Supporting the home to meet all relevant legislation, policies and quality standards
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People
- Working towards or holding a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification
- Experience working within children’s residential care
- Knowledge of supporting children with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- The ability to motivate and develop staff teams
- A genuine passion for making a positive difference in young people’s lives
About the Organisation
This specialist care provider delivers high-quality residential support for children and young people, with a strong focus on creating safe, supportive and nurturing environments where individuals can thrive.
Employees benefit from a wide range of rewards and support including:
- £2,000 joining bonus
- £50 sleep-in payments
- Enhanced overtime rates
- 210 hours annual leave
- Private healthcare scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Fully funded training and qualifications including Levels 3, 4 and 5
- Blue Light Card
- Pension scheme
- Long service bonuses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
Please note all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Residential Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Assistant Manager, Children’s Home Deputy Manager, Residential Care Coordinator, Senior Residential Practitioner, Supported Living Team Leader, Care Supervisor.
