Children’s Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home (2-Bed EBD)

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience, excluding sleep-in and on-call payments)
Hours: Full-time, including shift work and on-call duties

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000, depending on experience
• Supportive leadership and management structure
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to join a new, values-led organisation
• Therapeutic, child-centred working environment
• Clear progression opportunities within the company

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a residential children’s setting, ideally as a Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Support Worker
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation
• Proven ability to lead, support, and motivate a team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties

Desirable Criteria

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards Level 5)
• Experience supporting inspections and regulatory compliance
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the home
• Lead, motivate, and support the residential staff team
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and daily records are maintained to a high standard
• Promote safeguarding and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and Ofsted requirements
• Provide regular supervision, guidance, and performance support to staff
• Support the delivery of therapeutic and trauma-informed care practices
• Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and external agencies
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence, including undertaking on-call responsibilities

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment procedures.

If you are an experienced children’s residential care professional ready to take ownership of a high-performing home, we’d like to hear from you. To apply for this role please call Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904570050 or send your CV for immediate attention to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com