Amegreen Children's Services
Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
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At Amegreen Children’s Services
We provide therapeutic residential care for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in warm, nurturing homes across rural West Berkshire and Hampshire. Our teams use a trauma-informed, PACE-based approach to help young people feel safe, understood and able to grow, supported by strong clinical input and a warm, reflective staff culture.
Why you’ll love this role
- Real impact, every shift - you’ll see the difference you make in children’s confidence, relationships and everyday wins.
- A genuine step up - ideal if you’re ready to build your leadership experience and work towards a future Registered Manager role.
- Supportive, therapeutic culture - work with a stable team, trauma-informed approach and regular reflective supervision.
- Beautiful rural setting - peaceful countryside homes with space for children (and staff) to breathe, play and reset.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will:
- Lead and supervise staff on shift, including a minimum of 1 sleep-ins per week
- Support the day-to-day running of the home and ensure safe staffing and robust cover
- Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people at all times
- Deputise in the Registered Manager’s absence, including during Ofsted inspections
- Provide on-call support and make confident decisions around casework, risk and safeguarding
- Support staff development through supervision, coaching and appraisals
- Build strong working relationships with families, professionals and partner agencies
You will be a visible, hands-on leader, modelling good practice and helping to create a stable, caring and structured environment.
We are looking for someone who is confident, resilient and passionate about making a difference.
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Essential:
- Experience in children’s residential care (minimum 2 years)
- Leadership or staff supervision experience (minimum 1 year)
- Strong understanding of child development and supporting young people with additional needs
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Flexibility to work shifts, sleep-ins and take part in the on-call rota
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Be eligible to work in the UK without employer sponsorship
You will be calm under pressure, able to think clearly in challenging situations and committed to high standards of care and safeguarding.
Why work for Amegreen?
We know this is a demanding role, so we work hard to look after our team too. As a Deputy Manager, you will benefit from:
- Life insurance (death in service) - 4x basic annual salary (bank staff: £80,000)
- Health cash plan (Health Shield) + EAP 24/7 support (after probation/eligibility applies)
- Training and development - induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications
- Free holiday accommodation - company holiday home on Hayling Island (subject to availability)
- Discounts - Blue Light Card (card cost refunded) + local partner discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential 24/7 support helpline
- Free flu jab (NHS scheme)
- Referral bonus scheme - financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)
- Pension (NatWest Cushon) - auto-enrolment after 3 months with employer contributions
- Company sick pay - available after 6 months’ service (SSP applies where eligible)
- Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work - salary sacrifice options
- Recognition - Employee of the Month + long service awards (5, 10 and 15 years)
- Discounted driving lessons - local instructor rate (with ID badge)
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You will join a committed, supportive team where your ideas are valued and there are real opportunities to grow and progress.
Equality and diversity
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation where people can be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.
We are actively building diverse teams and welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We want to create a culture where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Safeguarding and GDPR
Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to:
- A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Comprehensive reference checks
- A full employment history review
Adhering to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements, and completing training on these, is mandatory for all employees. All staff are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their work with Amegreen Children’s Services.
Successful candidates will be required to complete our safeguarding onboarding process, including a full employment history review and enhanced DBS check.
How To Apply
If you want a rewarding role where you can support children and young people to feel safe, grow and achieve their potential, please apply today with your CV and answers to the application questions.
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