Children's Deputy Home Manager

Children's Deputy Home Manager

Bracknell

Full-Time Permanent

£34,700 - £40,700 (including sleep-ins)

6-Week Rolling Rota

Shift Pattern:

• 3pm - 11pm
• 10am - 11pm
• Sleep-ins included

Hourly Rate: £16.41 - £19.49 (depending on experience & qualifications) + sleep-ins

About the Role

Are you an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Home Manager ready to step up?

We're looking for a passionate and driven Deputy Home Manager to support the Registered Manager in a 4-bed children's home in Bracknell, helping to deliver outstanding care and outcomes for young people.

You'll play a key role in creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, supporting young people who have experienced trauma to rebuild trust, develop independence, and achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the home
• Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance
• Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team
• Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• Act as a positive role model for young people
• Support young people to achieve personal goals and independence
• Assist with reports and regulatory requirements

About the Service

This service provides specialist residential care for young people aged 11-18 with complex needs, including those who have experienced significant trauma. The focus is on risk reduction, emotional development, and positive future outcomes through a structured, therapeutic approach.

Requirements

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent, e.g. Social Work Degree)
• Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience working with children in residential care
• Previous senior/deputy experience with leadership responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice
• Resilient, compassionate, and able to lead by example

Why Apply?

• Stable 6-week rolling rota for work-life balance
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive, therapeutic working environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's lives