Deputy Home Manager – Children and Young People

Location: Royston
Salary: £33,600 – £34,800 per annum
Additional Earnings: £3,250 – £6,500 per year (sleep-ins)
Hours: Full-time | Long day shifts with occasional sleep-ins
Contract Type: Permanent
Driving Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

About Joneshouse Recruitment

Joneshouse Recruitment is a specialist recruitment provider supporting Children’s Residential Services across the UK. We partner with high-quality care organisations that prioritise therapeutic care, positive culture, and staff development, placing experienced professionals into roles where they can thrive and progress.

The Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting for a Deputy Home Manager to support a children’s residential home in Royston. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

As Deputy Home Manager, you will be a key member of the leadership team, supporting the day-to-day running of the home and contributing to the ongoing development of high-quality, therapeutic care for children and young people.

You will play an active role in shaping practice, supporting staff, and maintaining compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding standards, while developing the skills required to progress into a Registered Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the home

• Lead, mentor, and supervise staff to deliver high-quality, child-centred care

• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies

• Promote a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to care

• Support recruitment, induction, training, and development of staff

• Assist with rota management and budget oversight

• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding policies, and company procedures

• Step up to manage the home in the absence of the Registered Manager

What’s on Offer

• Clear career progression pathways, including Registered Manager opportunities

• Competitive salary paid in line with the Real Living Wage

• Enhanced pay scales recognising experience and qualifications

• Funded Level 5 Diploma and ongoing professional development

• Comprehensive induction and paid training

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

• NEST pension scheme

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays

• Free enhanced DBS check

• Staff referral scheme – £500 bonus

• Access to discount schemes including Hapi App and Blue Light Card

• Internal communications app to stay connected

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Children’s Residential Home at Senior or Deputy level

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People (or equivalent)

• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures

• Experience managing staff rotas and supporting budgets

• Full UK driving licence

Apply Now

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and are ready to take the next step in your leadership career, Joneshouse Recruitment would love to hear from you.