Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Leicester (LE67)
Pay: £16.50 per hour
Hours: 160 hours per month
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Children’s Residential Home (4-bed)
Service Users: Children and young people aged 8–17 with EBD
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential) and QCF Level 5 Leadership/Management (or prepared to study)
The Home
This is a 4-bed children’s residential home in Leicester (LE67), supporting young people aged 8–17 with EBD. The home provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment with a strong focus on safeguarding, consistency, and positive outcomes.
Who we are looking for…
We are seeking a confident and supportive Deputy Manager to work closely with the Registered Manager and help lead the home day-to-day.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the Registered Manager with the smooth running of the home
Leading shifts and modelling high standards of care and safeguarding practice
Mentoring, coaching, and supervising staff to ensure consistent delivery
Supporting care planning, risk management, key work, and placement stability
Maintaining accurate recording and contributing to inspection readiness
Building a positive culture where young people feel safe, listened to, and supported
Requirements ✅
Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential)
Experience within Ofsted-registered children’s residential care
Willingness to work towards QCF Level 5 Leadership/Management (if not already held)
Strong safeguarding knowledge and confident decision-making
A calm, consistent leadership style and strong communication skills
Why this role…
Real Living Wage employer
High-quality CPD and ongoing professional development
Face-to-face therapeutic training and support via an internal programme
SHINE therapeutic support programme for colleagues
Tastecard, Blue Light Card & MyGym discounts
Christmas bonus
Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme
Financial wellbeing service
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential support
Supportive leadership and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
Sponsorship is not available
How to apply
If you are ready to step into a Deputy Manager role in Leicester (LE67) and support young people aged 8–17 with EBD, apply today.
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