Job Description

Role:

Children's Home Deputy Manager

Location:

Desborough

Salary:

Up to 37,440 + bonuses

About Heart and Home Living

Our homes provide specialist residential care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). We are dedicated to creating safe and nurturing environments where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow.

Our approach is trauma informed and child centred. We focus on delivering high quality care, personalised education and life skills development - all tailored to meet each young person's individual needs and help them build a brighter future.

The Role

As the Deputy Manager you will support the Registered Manager in in the day to day running of the home, ensuring operations comply with relevant legislation and policy requirements. You will play a vital role in creating a supportive, stable environment you're your people, leading by example and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Registered Manager in delivering high quality, nurturing care within a child focused organisation dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children. Respond flexibility to the needs of the home and young people, including working varied shifts and occasional sleep ins (paid in addition.) Motivate, supervise, and appraise staff, ensuring effective training and development to meet service needs. Write reports and attend/chair meetings, working in close collaboration with external agencies, families and professionals.

Qualifications and Requirements

A minimum of 3 years' recent experience in children's residential care with a minimum of 2 years in senior post. NVQ Level 3/4 Health & Social Care Children and Young People or equivalent. Solid understanding of EBD, safeguarding and child protection practices. Excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and make informed decisions Genuine passion for improving the lives of young people. Full UK Drivers Licence

Perks and Benefits

Competitive salary up to 37,440 per annum (depending on experience, including quarterly performance-based bonus (when home at full occupancy.) Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme. Excellent employee mentoring and professional development opportunities. Casual dress, company events, pension scheme, cycle-to-work initiative. Genuinely supportive work environment.
Join Heart and Home Living to help enrich children's lives with care, warmth, and positive relationships. Celebrate your talents in our inclusive, empowering team, where your personal development and well-being are top priorities. Apply now for a fulfilling career shaping brighter futures!

All successful applicants will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including enhanced DBS checksand reference checks. We expect staff to uphold our values and share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children and younger people.
This role involves regulated activity. It is an offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.*

Please note:

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,320.00-37,440.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Desborough Deputy Manager