Lead a children’s residential home, support staff, ensure OFSTED compliance, and create a safe, nurturing, child‑centred environment. Excellent salary, company car, strong progression, and a supportive, values‑driven team.
Deputy Registered Manager – OFSTED Children’s Residential Home (EBD) – Peterborough (PE1)
Deputy Manager | Deputy Children’s Home Manager | Assistant Manager | Children’s Residential Deputy Manager | OFSTED Deputy Manager | Residential Childcare Manager | Children’s Home Team Leader | Senior Support Worker (Step‑Up)
Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Support Worker ready to step into a high‑impact leadership role? Join a well‑established OFSTED‑regulated Children’s Residential Home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD).
We’re seeking a compassionate, confident and motivated Deputy Registered Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering exceptional care, ensuring compliance, and creating a safe, nurturing, child‑centred environment.
⭐ What We Offer
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Competitive salary
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Company car
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31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
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Birthday treats
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24/7 access to an On‑Demand GP service
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Supportive, values‑driven leadership
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Genuine progression to Registered Manager level
⭐ Key Responsibilities
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Support the Registered Manager with daily operations
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Ensure full compliance with OFSTED regulations and Quality Standards
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Lead, mentor and develop staff
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Oversee safeguarding, risk management and care planning
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Build strong relationships with families, social workers and external agencies
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Maintain a safe, stable, homely environment
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Support audits, reporting and continuous improvement
⭐ What You’ll Need
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care – Children & Young People’s Services (or working towards)
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Experience in a Children’s Residential Home
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Strong OFSTED and safeguarding knowledge
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Experience supervising or mentoring staff
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Driving licence preferred
⭐ Commutable From (30‑mile radius of PE1)
Peterborough, Yaxley, Whittlesey, March, Chatteris, Ramsey, Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots, Cambridge, Ely, Littleport, Wisbech, Downham Market, King’s Lynn, Bourne, Stamford, Market Deeping, Deeping St James, Spalding, Holbeach, Crowland, Sleaford, Grantham, Oakham, Uppingham, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Oundle, Thrapston, Sawtry, Warboys, Somersham, Godmanchester, Brampton, Alconbury, Kimbolton.
⭐ Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and support young people to thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape brighter futures
Salary description
£30000.00 - £50000.00 per year