Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home in England

At Amegreen Children’s Services we provide therapeutic residential care for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in warm, nurturing homes across rural West Berkshire and Hampshire. Our teams use a trauma‑informed, PACE‑based approach to help young people feel safe, understood and able to grow, supported by strong clinical input and a warm, reflective staff culture.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Real impact – you’ll see the difference you make in children’s confidence, relationships and everyday wins.
• A genuine step up – ideal if you’re ready to build your leadership experience and work towards a future Registered Manager role.
• Supportive, therapeutic culture – work with a stable team, trauma‑informed approach and regular reflective supervision.
• Beautiful rural setting – peaceful countryside homes with space for children (and staff) to breathe, play and reset.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead and supervise staff on shift, including a minimum of 2 sleep‑ins per week.
• Support the day‑to‑day running of the home and ensure safe staffing and robust cover.
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people at all times.
• Deputise in the Registered Manager’s absence, including during Ofsted inspections.
• Provide on‑call support and make confident decisions around casework, risk and safeguarding.
• Support staff development through supervision, coaching and appraisals.
• Build strong working relationships with families, professionals and partner agencies.

You will be a visible, hands‑on leader, modelling good practice and helping to create a stable, caring and structured environment. We are looking for someone who is confident, resilient and passionate about making a difference.

Essential qualifications:

• Experience in children’s residential care (minimum 2 years).
• Leadership or staff supervision experience (minimum 1 year).
• Strong understanding of child development and supporting young people with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, sleep‑ins and take part in the on‑call rota.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Be eligible to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

You will be calm under pressure, able to think clearly in challenging situations and committed to high standards of care and safeguarding.

Benefits:

• Ongoing training and development – including mandatory training, specialist therapeutic input and support to work towards further qualifications.
• Regular supervision and reflective practice, with access to experienced leaders and clinical support.
• Private use of our company holiday home on the south coast (when not in use for our children).
• Health Cash Plan – claim back from everyday healthcare and wellbeing appointments.
• Sick pay (after probationary period) and company pension.
• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card.
• Discount on driving lessons from our recommended instructors.
• Long service award and Employee of the Month discretionary reward.
• Death in Service at x4 your salary.
• Dedicated administrative support for note‑taking during supervisions, team meetings and other key sessions.
• Recommend‑a‑friend scheme – earn up to £1,000 for successful referrals.
• Casual dress, childcare support, employee and store discounts.
• On‑site parking and good transport links.

Equality and diversity:

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation where people can be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams and welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:

A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, comprehensive reference checks, and a full employment history review are required. Adhering to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements, and completing training on these, is mandatory for all employees. All staff are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their work with Amegreen Children’s Services. Successful candidates will be required to complete our safeguarding onboarding process, including a full employment history review and enhanced DBS check.

How to apply:

If you want a rewarding role where you can support children and young people to feel safe, grow and achieve their potential, please apply today with your CV and answers to the application questions.