OFSTED Deputy Manager

OFSTED Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (Swadlincote)

Salary: £40,496 + £60 per sleep-in
Location: Swadlincote
Service Type: 2-Bed Children’s Home (Teenagers – 1 Male, 1 Female)
Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off (sleep-ins included)

We are seeking a passionate and ambitious Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team in Swadlincote, supporting young people with complex needs in a 2-bed children’s residential home. This is a fantastic career development opportunity, with the expectation of progressing into a dual-registered management role as we expand with a second home (OFSTED registration visit scheduled for 22nd August).

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring compliance with OFSTED regulations.

• Lead, motivate, and mentor the care team to deliver outstanding support for young people.

• Act as a role model, providing consistent, nurturing care to children with emotional and behavioural needs.

• Support care planning, safeguarding, and positive behaviour management.

• Step up in the absence of the Registered Manager, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality care delivery.

• Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

• Experience working with children and young people in a residential care setting.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Children’s Homes Regulations.

• Leadership experience (as a Team Leader, Senior, or Deputy) desirable.

• Ambition to progress into dual registration with support from the organisation.

• £40,496 base salary + £60 per sleep-in.

• Clear career progression with dual registration opportunities.

• 2 on / 4 off rota pattern – promoting a healthy work/life balance.

• Supportive and professional senior leadership team.

• Ongoing training and career development.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to step into a Deputy Manager role with clear progression to Registered Manager, apply today with your CV and help us build safe, nurturing homes where young people can thrive.