Deputy Manager (Children’s Care Home)

Deputy Manager – Children’s Care Home

Location: Reading

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the daily running of our children’s care home. You’ll help lead the team, ensure compliance, and directly support the children to thrive emotionally and socially.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior support worker ready to take the next step or an experienced deputy looking for a new challenge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with compliance, supervision, and staff development.
• Lead shifts and ensure effective daily operations.
• Support the development and implementation of care plans and risk assessments.
• Act as a positive role model for staff and young people.
• Handle incidents, reporting, and safeguarding concerns in line with policy.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); Level 5 preferred or willing to work towards.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, and behavioural management.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Leadership potential and good interpersonal skills.

Why apply?

You will be joining an organisations mission is to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and young people in our care. The team is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stable environment where each child can thrive, develop, and reach their full potential.

An organisation whose approach is underpinned by the core values of fairness, openness, integrity, and accountability, which guide every aspect of our service. We work collaboratively with professionals, families, and external agencies to ensure a consistent and high standard of care.

• Work with a supportive leadership team that values your expertise
• Opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives and influence care standards
• Structured on-boarding programme
• Comprehensive training programme's
• Competitive salary and performance-based progression
• Full autonomy with the backing of an ambitious provider.

Not For Profit People are recruiting on behalf of this organisation, to discuss this role in more detail please contact Hannah at Not For Profit People.