Job Description:

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Senior Residential Support Worker Ready for Management? Deputy Manager Opportunity

Make a Real Difference. Lead with Purpose. Grow Your Career.

The Hamnet Way
Competitive Salary + Career Development Opportunities
Full UK Driving Licence Required

Are you an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker ready for your next step?

Or an existing Deputy Manager looking for a fresh challenge with an organisation that genuinely puts children first?

At The Hamnet Way, we don't just provide care. We create safe, nurturing homes where children can rebuild confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

We're looking for an ambitious and compassionate Deputy Manager to help lead one of our children's residential homes and inspire a team committed to delivering outstanding care.

Why Join Us?

✅ Opportunity to progress into Registered Manager roles

✅ Be part of a supportive and growing organisation

✅ Make a genuine difference to children's lives every day

✅ Lead and develop a dedicated staff team

✅ Work within a child-centred, trauma-informed environment

✅ Be recognised for your ideas, leadership and impact

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you'll work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home provides outstanding care, safeguarding and support for the children who live there.

You'll be a visible leader, role model and mentor, helping to create a positive culture where both children and colleagues can thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the home
• Leading shifts and managing operational priorities
• Coaching, mentoring and developing staff
• Ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of everything we do
• Supporting Ofsted readiness and regulatory compliance
• Completing audits and quality assurance activities
• Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people
• Deputising for the Registered Manager when required
• Participating in the management on-call rota

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

✔ Experience within Children's Residential Care

✔ Experience supervising or leading teams

✔ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

✔ Strong safeguarding knowledge

✔ A passion for improving outcomes for children

✔ Excellent communication and leadership skills

✔ Full UK Driving Licence

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Previous Deputy Manager experience
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards it)
• Experience supporting Ofsted inspections
• Experience driving service improvements and quality standards

The Person

You'll be someone who:

• Leads by example
• Remains calm under pressure
• Builds positive relationships
• Supports and develops others
• Has high standards and strong professional values
• Is passionate about helping children achieve their potential

Join The Hamnet Way

The children we support need positive role models, strong advocates and exceptional leaders.

If you're ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career and help shape a home where children feel safe, valued and able to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help change lives.

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