Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (Therapeutic Care)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support the leadership and day-to-day running of a therapeutic children’s home. This is a senior role requiring strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge, and a commitment to high-quality, child-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager in the safe, effective operation of the home
- Lead and manage the team, including supervision, guidance, and performance management
- Take full responsibility for the home in the absence of the Registered Manager
- Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment and model of care
- Ensure compliance with all safeguarding, regulatory, and legislative requirements
- Oversee care planning, risk management, and quality of care
- Contribute to staff recruitment, training, and professional development
- Support effective communication with external professionals and agencies
- Monitor and improve standards, ensuring positive outcomes for children
Working Pattern
- This is not a 9–5 role
- Full-time, shift-based position including early, late, and on-call duties
- Requires flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- £15-17 hourly rate
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a management role within children’s residential care or similar
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Ofsted)
- Experience working within a therapeutic environment or with children with complex needs
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teams
- Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under pressure and handle emotionally demanding situations
- Strong understanding of equality, diversity, and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- Experience in SEMH or specialist educational settings
- Driving licence
What We Offer
- A leadership role with real impact on children’s lives
- Opportunities for professional development and progression
- A supportive, therapeutic working environment
- A chance to contribute to a values-driven organisation
Safeguarding
All applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS checks and thorough safer recruitment processes will apply.
*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
- Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
- Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*
