This Deputy Manager role is for a children’s residential care leader who wants a clear, stable role where they can step in quickly, support the day-to-day running of a regulated home, and make a direct difference to children and young people from day one.

Why This Role

This role offers stability, exposure to a children’s residential care setting, and the opportunity to develop leadership and compliance skills. Unlike similar roles, this position focuses on supporting the day-to-day running of a regulated home while keeping children and young people at the centre of decisions.

The Role: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care

In this role, you will:

Deputise for the Registered Manager when required and help keep the home running safely and consistently

Lead, support and supervise residential care staff during day-to-day shifts

Help maintain compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding and child protection requirements

Support care planning, risk assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans with external professionals and wider teams

Support staff development, communication and practical processes across the home

What You’ll Bring

Level 3 in Health and Social Care – Children and Young People

Working towards Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People), or equivalent

Previous supervisory experience in a residential care service

Working knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding and child protection

Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities or complex needs

Benefits & Environment

This role offers permanent employment, funded professional development, and a competitive salary and benefits package, within an environment that supports safeguarding, teamwork and child-centred care.

If this Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care role sounds right for you, apply today.

Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across the UK and globally. We are committed to inclusive, equitable hiring and a respectful recruitment process in line with the Equality Act 2010. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.