Heart & Home Living
Deputy Manager – Children’s Home
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Heart & Home Living
Heart & Home Living provides specialist residential care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our trauma-informed, child-centred approach ensures every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow.
We focus on delivering high-quality care, personalised education, and life skills development tailored to each young person’s individual needs, helping them build a brighter future.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, working closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the highest standards of care and full compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
You’ll lead by example, creating a positive stable environment for both young people and staff. You’ll support and develop the team, promote a culture of reflection and learning, and ensure the home remains a safe, supportive, and empowering place for children to thrive.
This is a rewarding leadership role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, nurturing care in line with organisational values and regulatory standards.
- Lead, motivate, and supervise staff, including performance management, appraisals, and training.
- Promote a positive team culture that prioritises the wellbeing and development of both staff and young people.
- Respond flexibly to the needs of the home, including working varied shifts and occasional sleep-ins.
- Build strong relationships with young people, offering consistent emotional and practical support.
- Liaise effectively with families, professionals, and external agencies, including attending and chairing meetings.
- Contribute to care planning, risk assessment, and safeguarding procedures.
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Qualifications And Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in children’s residential care, including at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
- NVQ Level 3/4 Health & Social Care Children and Young People or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of EBD, safeguarding, and child protection practices.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound, child-informed decisions.
- Genuine passion for improving the lives of young people.
Role Suitability Checklist
To meet the physical and practical demands of the role, you must be able to:
- Safely perform physical interventions and restraints (once trained).
- Walk long distances during outings and community activities.
- Carry heavy provisions or equipment for trips and activities.
- Get down to floor level to engage in play or therapeutic activities.
- Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
Perks And Benefits
- Competitive salary + quarterly performance bonus (when home is at full occupancy).
- £500 retention bonus after 12 months.
- £300 “Recommend a Colleague” bonus.
- £2.00 p/h for overtime enhancement.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme.
- Employee mentoring and professional development.
- Casual dress, company events, pension scheme, cycle-to-work initiative.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
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Important Information
- Successful completion of the ‘Proactive Approaches’ training course within the first 3 months is required.
- All offers are subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, within a reasonable timescale.
- The role involves regulated activity. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply.
- We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received; early applications are encouraged.
Ready to make a difference?
Join Heart & Home Living and help enrich children’s lives with care, warmth, and positive relationships. Celebrate your talents in an empowering team where your development and wellbeing are top priorities.
Apply now for a fulfilling career shaping brighter futures!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £36,498.00 per year
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application Question(s)
Are you authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship?
Licence/Certification
Driving Licence (required)
Work Authorisation
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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