Excelcare Holdings

Job role: Children's Home Deputy Manager Location: Histon, Cambridgeshire Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum plus additional sleep in payments Shift Pattern: Full time hours working shifts and office days. Occasional sleep ins - £62.00 per night Contract: Full-time, Permanent We are recruiting an experienced and passionate Children's Home Deputy Manager to join a beautifully presented residential children's home supporting children aged 6-17 years . This is a key leadership role, working alongside an experienced Registered Manager and a committed senior team to provide a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment where children can stabilise, recover and thrive. You will play an active role in the day-to-day leadership of the home, supporting staff, modelling excellent practice, and helping to ensure children receive consistent, high-quality care that promotes confidence, independence and positive long-term outcomes Children's Home Deputy Manager key responsibilities: As a Deputy Manager, you'll be at the heart of a dynamic residential team, helping to create a safe, supportive space where children can thrive. Your work will be essential in empowering children, strengthening relationships and building the foundations for long-term stability and positive change. You will support the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home, you will ensure high standards of care and support in a safe, nurturing environment for the children. You will lead and support a team of Senior's and Residential Support Workers, helping them deliver outstanding care that promotes stability, growth, independence and positive outcomes. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the home, supporting the Registered Manager and leading by example. You will be responsible to help ensure the home meets all legislation, including Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. You'll be one of the home's leadership team, supervising care and giving children and young people the support, they need to thrive. Children's Home Deputy Manager key requirements: Experience at Children's Home Deputy Manager level , or a Senior role within a residential children's home with readiness to step up Strong understanding of Ofsted Regulations (SCCIF), Safeguarding and Quality Standards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Level 5 Leadership & Management (desirable - fully supported if not yet achieved) A confident, calm and child-centred leader who can support and motivate teams Experience with rotas and basic budget awareness Full UK driving licence Deputy Manager Benefits: 28 Days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays A highly competitive salary Length of Service Bonus Scheme Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Free access to a company laptop and Mobile phone Free Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check and Annual Update Fees paid for by Annual salary review Blue Light Card Scheme paid for. Health Service Discounts Comprehensive induction, training and professional development opportunities to complete further qualifications Support from an experienced Registered Manager and a wider senior leadership team Free access to well-being initiatives Free on-site Parking Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme Terms and Conditions apply If this sounds like your next career move, please apply online today. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Head of Homecare - Up to £75k depending on experience. Excelcare (Homecare) are recruiting a compassionate, resilient and dynamic leader to work in partnership with the Registered Manager within our well-established Excelcare Homecare team, covering Tower Hamlets in London. You will have considerable experience and understanding of Homecare operations at Registered Manager or equivalent level. You'll require sound knowledge of CQC Regulations, legislation and a passion to deliver outstanding care delivery to our service users every day. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Homecare to lead and develop our homecare services. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across all services. You will play a key role in shaping strategy, driving growth, and maintaining outstanding standards of care for clients in their own homes. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and direction for all homecare services Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards Lead, manage, and support care managers and wider teams Drive service improvement, quality assurance, and client satisfaction Oversee budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation Develop and implement growth strategies and business plans Build strong relationships with stakeholders, commissioners, and families Ensure effective recruitment, retention, and development of staff Requirements Proven experience in a senior leadership role within homecare/ domiciliary care Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., CQC standards) Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care OR be willing to work towards this. Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care What We Offer Opportunity to shape and grow a vital service Supportive and forward-thinking organisation Ongoing professional development 33 days Annual Leave (Including bank Holidays) Working with a well-established and hard-working team DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare Contributory Pension Scheme Annual Salary Review Discretionary annual bonus Comprehensive Induction Programme Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to £500 for every person you refer. Team Appreciation Days and company events