Deputy Children’s Home Manager (EBD & LD)

Salary: £33,664 – £34,881 per annum + additional sleep-in payments
Location: Littlehampton
Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence

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Joneshouse Recruitment is seeking an experienced Deputy Children’s Home Manager to join a large 5-bed children’s home supporting young people with social and emotional difficulties, autism, and learning disabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Deputy Manager or an experienced Senior ready to step into leadership within a therapeutic residential setting focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

As Deputy Manager, you will be an integral part of the leadership team, supporting the day-to-day running of the home while helping to shape and develop a nurturing, structured environment where young people can thrive.

You will also be supported in gaining your Level 5 qualification and developing into future leadership roles, with opportunities to prepare for managing the home when required.

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 Blue Light Card discount scheme

• NEST pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

• Staff referral scheme (£500 bonus)

• Internal communications platform

• 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 Manager

• 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 approach

Interested?

Apply today through Joneshouse Recruitment to take the next step in your leadership career and help children lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.

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

Joneshouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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