Deputy Children's Home Manager

Sgscare; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned residential childcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Deputy Children’s Home Manager. This role involves managing a small team, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality care for children with complex needs. Candidates must possess NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People, along with senior-level experience in residential care. This position offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities and wellbeing services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Access to Company Therapist

Healthcare plans including dental and optical

Employee wellbeing service

Gym, retail, and leisure discounts

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Must have senior-level experience within children’s residential care.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts and support safeguarding and care planning.
• Mentor, support, and inspire teams.
• Ensure high staff-to-child ratio and quality of care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience in children's residential care

Strong communication

Emotional resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Job description

Deputy Children’s Home Manager

Job Title: Deputy Children’s Home Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent & Newcastle-under-Lyme

Salary: £34,594 – £36,674 per annum

Working Hour: 40 hours per week

Number of Sleeps Required: Approx. 10 sleep-ins per month

Pay Per Sleep: Included within salary

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs – EBD, Complex Needs, Challenging Behaviour

Qualifications Required:

• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience in Years Required: Senior-level experience within children’s residential care

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sponsorship is not available

The Home:

• Number of Beds: Small residential homes
• Location: Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent & Newcastle-under-Lyme)
• Type of YPs: EBD, Trauma, Complex Needs, Challenging Behaviour
• Ofsted Rating: Good services
• Ratio of Staff to Children: High staff-to-child ratio

Who we are looking for…

• An experienced senior residential professional ready for the next career step
• A strong leader with the ability to mentor, support and inspire teams
• Someone passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
• Confident in managing shifts, supporting safeguarding and care planning
• Values-led, child-focused and emotionally resilient

Who you will be working for…

• A small, family-owned residential childcare provider
• Established for over 13 years
• 4 small children’s homes
• Strong family values with children at the heart of everything
• Supportive, hands-on leadership team
• Clear long-term growth and development plans

Why this Home & Company…

Progression Opportunity:

• Clear pathway to Registered Manager
• Regular appraisals with two-way communication

Qualification Opportunity:

• Access to Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
• Ongoing professional development

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Access to Company Therapist
• Healthcare plans including dental, optical, virtual GP, diagnostics & health screening
• Employee wellbeing service including face-to-face counselling
• Gym, retail, leisure & entertainment discounts
• Blue Light Card

Ethos:

• Family values
• Child-centred, ethical and nurturing care

Culture:

• Supportive, inspirational and hardworking
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development

Sponsorship is not available

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and want to progress your career within residential care, we encourage you to apply today.

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