Perm- Deputy Manager in Children’s Residential Home

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home Doncaster

£39,890 + 8.5% all-inclusive allowance

Hours & Shift Pattern • 148 hours over a 4-week rota

• Includes 2 weekends working, 2 weekends off


• Shift patterns:


• 7am – 3pm


• 2pm – 10pm


• Sleep-in shifts (2pm – 11pm)


• In absence of the Registered Manager: 8am – 4pm shifts

About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Manager to support the running of a Children’s Residential Home in Doncaster.

You will work closely with the Registered Manager, playing a key role in the day-to-day management of the home. In their absence, you will take full responsibility for the service, ensuring high-quality care in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

This is a rewarding leadership role where you can make a real impact on the lives of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities • Support the overall management and efficient running of the home

• Lead on safeguarding practices and ensure compliance at all times


• Develop and monitor high-quality, individualised care plans


• Supervise, support, and develop the staff team


• Manage rotas to ensure appropriate staffing levels


• Conduct audits and drive continuous quality improvement


• Build strong partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies


• Support recruitment, induction, and training of staff


• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards


• Act as building manager, ensuring Health & Safety, Fire, and Environmental compliance

About You • Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within children’s residential care

• Experience supporting young people with complex and challenging behaviours


• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and quality standards


• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills


• Flexible and resilient, with the ability to respond to crisis situations

Qualifications • Level 3 QCF Children & Young People (or equivalent) – desirable

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Care) – desirable


• Willingness to undertake further training, including physical intervention where required

Additional Information • Participation in sleep-in rota required

• Opportunity to lead, develop, and shape high-quality care services


• Ongoing professional development and career progression

Enhanced DBS required

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