Children's Home Deputy Manager (Dual Homes)
Location: Barnsley
Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £42,248.55 per year (including sleep‑ins and on‑call payments)
Hours: 39 per week
Reports To: Registered Manager, Responsible Individuals & Operational Directors
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
- On‑call payments up to £3539 hours per week, including sleep‑ins as per rota
- Occasional office days for administrative tasks
- Petrol allowance when using your own car (business insurance required)
- Pension scheme in line with organisational and government guidance
About the Role
Dove Adolescent Services empowers young people to build resilience and thrive through strong, positive relationships and effective preparation for adulthood.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to help oversee two 2‑bed homes in Barnsley. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you'll support the day‑to‑day operations, ensuring high‑quality care and that each young person's rights, wellbeing, and individual needs are met.
- Ensuring high‑quality care that meets legislative, safeguarding, Ofsted SCCIF, and organisational standards
- Promoting each young person's rights, wellbeing, and individual needs
- Leading, guiding, and supporting staff to maintain excellent practice
- Overseeing records, documentation, monitoring systems, and quality assurance
- Supporting daily operations, decision‑making, and service improvements
- Maintaining Health & Safety compliance and ensuring staff training is up to date
- Assisting with rotas, inductions, supervision, appraisals, and staff development
- Supporting safer recruitment and HR processes (grievances, complaints, disciplinaries)
- Contributing to budget monitoring, financial controls, and resource management
- Ensuring both homes are safe, well maintained, and fully compliant
- Building strong relationships with external agencies, commissioners, and partners
- Assisting with placements and admissions when required
- Participating in the on‑call rota and covering sleep‑ins as needed
Required Attributes
- Commitment to high‑quality care and education
- Team leadership or management experience
- Strong safeguarding and child‑protection knowledge
- Level 3 Children & Young People qualification (minimum)
- Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willingness to complete)
- Understanding of vulnerable young people's needs
- Safe working practice and strong professional boundaries
- Excellent relationship‑building skills
- Emotional resilience and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to equality and anti‑discriminatory practice
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport
- Flexible, reliable, and able to support service development
Dove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.
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Children's Home Deputy Manager (Dual Homes) in Ardsley employer: Dove Adolescent Services Limited
Dove Adolescent Services Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of both staff and young people. Located in Doncaster, this role provides unique opportunities for professional growth within a brand-new facility, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children while working alongside a dedicated team committed to high-quality care and safeguarding.
Contact Details:
Dove Adolescent Services Limited Recruitment Team
