Senior Residential Support Worker Ready for Management? Deputy Manager Opportunity
Make a Real Difference. Lead with Purpose. Grow Your Career.
The Hamnet Way
Competitive Salary + Career Development Opportunities
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Are you an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker ready for your next step?
Or an existing Deputy Manager looking for a fresh challenge with an organisation that genuinely puts children first?
At The Hamnet Way, we don't just provide care. We create safe, nurturing homes where children can rebuild confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.
We're looking for an ambitious and compassionate Deputy Manager to help lead one of our children's residential homes and inspire a team committed to delivering outstanding care.
Why Join Us?
✅ Opportunity to progress into Registered Manager roles
✅ Be part of a supportive and growing organisation
✅ Make a genuine difference to children's lives every day
✅ Lead and develop a dedicated staff team
✅ Work within a child-centred, trauma-informed environment
✅ Be recognised for your ideas, leadership and impact
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you'll work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home provides outstanding care, safeguarding and support for the children who live there.
You'll be a visible leader, role model and mentor, helping to create a positive culture where both children and colleagues can thrive.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the day-to-day running of the home
Leading shifts and managing operational priorities
Coaching, mentoring and developing staff
Ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of everything we do
Supporting Ofsted readiness and regulatory compliance
Completing audits and quality assurance activities
Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people
Deputising for the Registered Manager when required
Participating in the management on-call rotaWhat We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
✔ Experience within Children's Residential Care
✔ Experience supervising or leading teams
✔ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
✔ Strong safeguarding knowledge
✔ A passion for improving outcomes for children
✔ Excellent communication and leadership skills
✔ Full UK Driving Licence
It Would Be Great If You Also Have
Previous Deputy Manager experience
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards it)
Experience supporting Ofsted inspections
Experience driving service improvements and quality standardsThe Person
You'll be someone who:
Leads by example
Remains calm under pressure
Builds positive relationships
Supports and develops others
Has high standards and strong professional values
Is passionate about helping children achieve their potentialJoin The Hamnet Way
The children we support need positive role models, strong advocates and exceptional leaders.
If you're ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career and help shape a home where children feel safe, valued and able to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help change lives.
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Salary description
£37000.00 - £47000.00 per year