Deputy Manager - Children\'s Home in Buntingford

Overview

Deputy Manager – Children\’s Residential Home

Up to £40,000 (including sleep-ins) + L5 Funded + Blue Light Card
Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Are you a Senior or Deputy Manager looking for your next step into a role where your ideas genuinely shape the culture of a home? Do you want to join a supportive region of 7 children\’s homes with strong development pathways, including full Level 5 support? Are you passionate about therapeutic, child-centred care and ready to influence positive change? Then this could be for you…

This Deputy Manager opportunity gives you the chance to step into a warm, supportive and established home, backed by a national organisation known for progression and development. Youll join a leadership team committed to language that cares, reducing restraint, and delivering a therapeutic model of care developed in-house. Youll be encouraged to bring your own ideas, creativity and leadership style, helping shape the home, inspire the staff team, and drive consistent, child-focused care. If youre searching for a role where your influence truly matters and your development is prioritised, this is the perfect next step.

What’s in it for you?

• Total earnings up to £40,000
• Base Salary £33,664
• Sleep-ins at £62.64 each – £3,000 – £6,500 a year
• Genuine career progression with funded pathways towards Registered Manager roles
• Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience
• Fully funded qualifications, including Level 5 in Leadership & Management
• Paid induction and sector-leading training to set you up for success
• Supportive leadership with regular supervision, coaching and appraisals
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Employee wellbeing support via a 24/7 assistance programme
• Team meetings & staff voice forums to influence home development
• Blue Light Card & internal discount schemes for major retailers, days out & more
• NEST pension scheme
• Staff referral bonuses
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Real opportunities for progression within a growing, national organisation

About the Home & Organisation

Part of a region of 7 children\’s homes, fully supported by a national care organisation. Strong therapeutic foundation: trauma-informed practice, relationship building, and consistent routines. Organisation is committed to:

• Child-centred care
• Reducing restraint
• Positive behaviour support
• Investing in staff and leadership development
• A close-knit, stable leadership team where your voice will be valued

About the Role

• Support the Home Manager with daily operational leadership
• Lead and mentor the staff team, modelling best practice
• Support young people aged 8-18 to feel safe, valued and understood
• Help create and maintain a therapeutic, structured environment
• Support with rotas, staffing, recording and Ofsted compliance
• Take responsibility during the Manager\’s absence
• Encourage staff development and positive team culture
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development

Requirements

• 2 years\’ experience in a residential children\’s home (Senior or Deputy)
• Level 3 or 4 Children & Young People qualification
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding
• Experience with staffing, rotas and basic budgeting
• Motivated, proactive and confident in leading a team
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Flexible to work long day shifts and sleep-ins

How to apply

If you’re ready to lead a service with autonomy, support, and meaningful progression, I’d love to hear from you. Apply now or send your CV referencing the job title and location to Premier Recruitment Solutions Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit. INDHEAL