At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in a children's home, supporting kids with emotional and behavioural challenges.
- Company: North Star Children's Homes, a growing provider with a child-centred culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 240 hours holiday, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role blending hands-on leadership with office responsibilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and three years' experience as a Deputy Manager.
The predicted salary is between 38840 - 42500 £ per year.
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary: £38,840 – £42,500 (dependent on experience) £60 per sleep-in
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week
Pro Social Partners are proud to be working in partnership with North Star Children's Homes to recruit a Deputy Manager for their residential children's home in the Leatherhead area of Surrey. North Star is a growing residential childcare provider supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and this is a hands-on leadership role in an established home, splitting the week roughly half and half between shift and office.
The Role
- Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, deputising fully in their absence.
- Lead shifts, supervise and develop support workers, and model excellent childcare practice.
- Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding on a day-to-day basis.
- Work a blend of two long days on shift and two office days each week, flexing to full office hours when the manager is away.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, placing authorities, and partner professionals.
About You
- You will be an experienced residential childcare practitioner with:
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or above (essential).
- At least three years' experience as a Deputy Manager in a children's home.
- Sound knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding practice.
- The warmth and resilience to lead a team supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Why North Star Children's Homes?
- A competitive salary of up to £42,500 plus £60 per sleep-in.
- 240 hours holiday per year.
- A growing provider with real progression towards registered management.
- Supportive leadership and a stable, child-centred culture.
DEPUTY MANAGER - CHILDREN'S HOME (LEATHERHEAD) employer: Pro Social Partners
As a leading employer in the social care sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Our location offers unique opportunities for community engagement, allowing social workers to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from ongoing training and career advancement. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and empowering children and families.
