Deputy Home Manager – Children & Young People

Salary: £33,664 rising to £34,881 per annum + occasional sleep-in payments
Location: Fleet Marston, Aylesbury
Hours: Combination of shifts including late shifts, admin days, and some sleep-ins
Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

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Joneshouse Recruitment is seeking an experienced Deputy Home Manager to join an Ofsted-rated GOOD residential children’s home.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Deputy Manager or an experienced Senior looking to progress their career within children’s residential care.

About the Role

As Deputy Home Manager, you will:

• Support a team caring for 3 young people, ensuring their voices are heard and individuality celebrated

• Work closely with the Home Manager and wider leadership team to shape and develop the service

• Contribute creatively to enhance and embed a therapeutic model of care

• Receive support to gain your Level 5 qualification and prepare for future leadership roles

• Take on additional responsibilities to build confidence in stepping up to manage the home when required

You will play a central role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young people can grow, develop resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.

Our Approach

The service is committed to:

• Using language that cares

• Delivering a therapeutic model of care

• Supporting staff development and wellbeing

• Creating a culture where both young people and staff can thrive

What’s on Offer

• Clear career progression pathways, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay scales reflecting qualifications and experience

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Regular supervisions, appraisals, and supportive management

• Funded qualifications and paid training

• Comprehensive induction programme

• Access to discount schemes including Blue Light Card

• NEST pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

• Staff referral scheme (£500 bonus)

• Internal communication tools to keep teams connected

• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

• Free Enhanced DBS check

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential children’s home as a Senior or Deputy

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People

• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures

• Experience managing budgets and staff rotas

• Full UK driving licence

• Proactive, resilient, and child-focused leadership style

Interested?

Apply today through Joneshouse Recruitment to take the next step in your leadership career and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

Joneshouse Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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