Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £32,000 - £34,200 per annum + additional sleep-in payments
Contract: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (including weekends and sleep-ins)
Requirements: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare & Full UK Driving Licence

About the Role
Leader Recruitment Group is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected children's care provider for a Deputy Manager role in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional to step into a leadership role and help shape a nurturing, therapeutic environment for young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, child-centred care that meets Ofsted standards and promotes positive outcomes for the young people in your care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations

• Lead, support, and develop a team of residential care workers

• Oversee rotas, staff supervision, training, and development

• Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care in line with the home's ethos and policies

• Build and maintain trusting relationships with children and staff

• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing protocols are strictly followed

• Assist in managing budgets and resources effectively

• Take part in the on-call rota, shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins as required

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in a children's residential setting

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, children's home regulations, and Ofsted standards

• Confident team leader with a hands-on approach

• Ability to manage rotas, delegate effectively, and mentor staff

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people

What's on Offer

• Salary: £32,000 - £34,200 per year

• Additional income from sleep-in duties (£3,000-£6,000 annually based on frequency)

• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

• Free meals during shifts

• Comprehensive induction and onboarding

• Fully funded training, including support for Level 5 qualifications

• Pay progression based on qualifications and experience

• Pension scheme & life assurance

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Free enhanced DBS check

• Access to employee discount schemes and wellbeing support

• Opportunities for internal progression and career development

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