Deputy Manager Childrens Home

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Nottingham
Up to £35,500 + sleep-in payments
Full-time (39 hours, including long days & occasional sleep-ins)

Ready to take the next step in your childcare career?

Our client is looking for a passionate and driven Deputy Manager to help lead a childrens residential home in Nottingham. Whether youre already a Deputy Manager or an experienced Senior ready to step up, this is your chance to make a real difference in young peoples livesevery single day.

Why this role stands out

You wont just be joining a homeyoull be part of a supportive regional leadership team across 8 homes, backed by a growing national organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

Youll have the freedom to bring your ideas, shape care practices, and influence positive change, all while being supported to grow into a future Registered Manager.

What youll be doing

• Supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
• Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated care team
• Ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance
• Contributing to a therapeutic, child-centred model of care
• Stepping up to manage the home when required
• Playing an active role in shaping innovative approaches to care

Whats in it for you?

• Clear career progression with pathways to Registered Manager
• Fully funded Level 5 qualification and ongoing professional development
• Competitive salary with enhanced pay for experience and qualifications
• Additional sleep-in payments
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Paid training & full induction programme
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support
• Discount schemes (Blue Light Card & Hapi App)
• NEST pension scheme
• Staff referral bonus (£500)
• Regular supervisions, appraisals & team meetings your voice matters here

What were looking for

• Minimum 2 years experience in a residential childrens home (Senior or Deputy level)
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations & safeguarding
• Experience with rotas and budgets
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Make a real impact

Our client is committed to creating a nurturing, supportive environment where both staff and young people can thrive. xbpsjku Their approach focuses on reducing restraint, building relationships, and delivering meaningful, therapeutic care.

If youre looking for a role where no two days are the same, your ideas are valued, and your career can truly growthis could be exactly what youve been waiting for.