Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Therapeutic Children’s Home

Kettering – Hands-On Leadership Role in a Supportive Team

Looking for your next step in residential childcare? This is a fantastic opportunity to take on real responsibility as a Deputy Manager, with a balance of leadership, direct work, and a clear voice in how things are run. You'll help guide a close-knit team, shape outcomes for young people, and enjoy a genuinely supportive working culture, plus, it’s not all paperwork and policies. There’s fun, connection, and meaningful impact every day.

About the Role:

• Assist the Registered Manager in the smooth running of a high-quality children’s home
• Lead and support staff across shifts, including completing risk assessments and debriefs
• Monitor compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes Quality Standards
• Help recruit, develop, and retain a strong, motivated care team
• Liaise with schools, health, and local authority professionals to coordinate care
• Ensure all documentation and young people’s plans are up to date and meaningful
• Support rota planning and ensure consistent safeguarding coverage

What Makes This Exciting:

• Genuine influence as you’ll shape culture, practice and team development
• Forward-thinking provider that listens to staff and invests in quality
• Fun, warm and emotionally intelligent environment with support that feels real
• Career progression in a growing team that promotes from within

About You:

• At least 1 year’s experience in residential childcare, ideally with some team leadership
• Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Confident managing shift teams and providing reflective supervision
• Creative, resilient, and comfortable managing challenging behaviour
• Emotionally intelligent and able to support both young people and staff
• Driving licence preferred

Why Join:

• Be part of a close-knit, values-led team
• Opportunities to progress as the service grows
• Real support from managers who know the job
• A culture where your voice and ideas are genuinely welcomed

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to lead, learn and make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.