Deputy Home Manager – Children and Young People
Location: Stevenage
Salary: £33,665 – £34,881 per annum DOE plus additional sleep-in payments
An extra £3,250 – £6,500 per year for sleep-ins
Hours: Full time, working long day shifts with occasional sleep-ins
Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Role overview
Make every day EPIC for children and young people in residential care with our client. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager or a Senior Residential Support Worker ready for the next step, joining a brand-new home opening in Stevenage in January 2026.
As Deputy Home Manager, you will be a key part of a supportive regional leadership team across seven children’s homes, within a growing national organisation that encourages creativity, autonomy and positive change. You will help shape a therapeutic model of care focused on language that cares, reducing restraint and delivering consistent, child-centred support.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of a new children’s home.
- Leading, coaching and developing a staff team to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care.
- Taking an active role in a 7-home regional leadership team, influencing practice and culture.
- Managing rotas, budgets and compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures.
- Stepping up to manage the home in the Registered Manager’s absence.
You will be supported to work towards Level 5 and to take on additional responsibilities, building the skills and confidence to progress into future leadership roles. The aim is for every member of the team to feel supported to be the best version of themselves so that children in care can thrive.
What our client offers
- Career progression with clear pathways, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
- Competitive salary, with Real Living Wage as a minimum and enhanced pay scales for experience and qualifications.
- Funded QCF qualifications, paid induction and ongoing paid training.
- Supportive management with regular supervisions, appraisals and regional team meetings where your voice is heard.
- Family-friendly benefits including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
- NEST pension scheme.
- Wellbeing support, advice and guidance via an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Amazing discount schemes via Hapi App and Blue Light Card.
- Circle App for engaging internal communication and a strong sense of community.
- Staff referral scheme with a £500 bonus shared between referrer and new starter.
- Free enhanced DBS check.
What you need
- At least 2 years’ experience in a Residential Children’s Home, at Senior or Deputy level.
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People (or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures.
- Experience managing budgets and staff rotas.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- A child-centred, resilient and proactive approach, with the ability to lead by example.
Safeguarding and equality
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families under their Armed Forces Covenant commitment.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £34,881.00 per year
Application question(s):
- What is your current notice period?
Experience:
- Leadership in a Children's home: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 5 in Leadership and Management or working towards (preferred)
- Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce. (required)
Work Location: In person
