Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Location:

Irthlingborough

Salary:

33,000 - 36,000 per annum

Hours:

Full-time | Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a

Deputy Manager

to join our well-established and settled

Children's Home in

Irthlingborough.

Our home is currently rated

'Good' by Ofsted

and is run by a passionate and experienced team, including a Registered Manager, two Team Leaders, and dedicated care staff. We're now looking for a

highly motivated, skilled, and compassionate individual

to support the Registered Manager and help lead the team to deliver outstanding care.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Registered Manager in the daily running of the home Lead the team and ensure high standards of care and safeguarding Step into the Registered Manager's role during their absence Monitor and improve the quality of care, bringing new ideas to the team Contribute to a positive, therapeutic environment for children and staff Take budgetary responsibility when required

What We're Looking For

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent in line with Children's Homes Regulations) NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards it) At least

1 year of experience

working with children in the past 5 years A full UK driving licence Passionate, committed, and ambitious individual Strong safeguarding knowledge and child-centred approach

What You'll Receive

Competitive salary:

33,000 - 36,000 per year

Monday to Friday hours -

no shift work

Regular supervision and support Funded training and development, including Level 5 Leadership and Management Full

PACE and Proactive Approaches

training provided Parking on-site

Blue Light Card

and gym discounts Access to

free counselling via BUPA

for you and your household Monthly sessions with our Clinical Psychologist Clear career progression as we continue to grow

Join an organisation that truly values its staff and is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and development-focused workplace.

Apply now

to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free fitness classes Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (required) DBS on the registered update service (required)
Work Location: In person