Residential Children's Home Deputy Manager

Residential Childrens Home Deputy Manager Weymouth

Job Title: Residential Childrens Home Deputy Manager
Location: Weymouth
Salary:per annum DOE 50 per sleep-in
Working Hour: Full-time rota basis
Number of Sleeps Required: Paid sleep-ins (as required)
Pay Per Sleep: 50 per sleep-in
Service: Childrens Home
Service Users: YPs 5 to 17 EBD Trauma Complex Needs
Qualifications Required:

• Level 3 Children & Young Peoples Workforce (or equivalent)

• Full UK Driving Licence
  Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years as Deputy Manager (or Team Leader with 2 years relevant experience)
  Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
  Closing Date: Monday 16th February 2026

Sponsorship is not available
Do not apply if you only hold HealthCare NHS CQC or Nursery Practitioner qualifications. Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted-registered childrens home will not be considered.

The Home:

Number of Beds: 16 beds (small residential homes)
Location: Weymouth
Type of YPs: 517 years old EBD Trauma Complex Needs
Ratio of Staff to Children: High staff-to-child ratio

Who we are looking for

Experienced Deputy Manager or Team Leader ready for promotion
Strong leader who can mentor support and inspire a team
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
Confident in safeguarding care planning and Ofsted compliance
Empathetic resilient and values-driven

Who you will be working for

Five Rivers a specialist residential childrens care provider
Bespoke homes for children who have faced challenging starts in life
Compassionate and experienced teams providing safe nurturing environments
Focus on high-quality trauma-informed care
Supportive leadership with ongoing training and career development

Why this Home & Company

Progression Opportunity:

• Clear pathway to Registered Manager

• Career development opportunities

• Gold Investors in People Award for staff development

Qualification Opportunity:

• Access to Level 5 Leadership & Management (or support to work towards it)

• Ongoing professional development

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave (22 days plus 8 bank holidays)

• 50 per sleep-in allowance

• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)

• Simplyhealth Medical Cashback Scheme

• Blue Light Card

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Long service and recognition awards

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

• ATIC training opportunities

Ethos:

• Child-centred holistic trauma-informed care

• Focus on safety wellbeing and nurturing relationships

Culture:

• Supportive collaborative and team-focused

• Strong focus on staff development wellbeing and recognition

Sponsorship is not available

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and want to progress your career within residential care we encourage you to apply today.

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For more information or to book a confidential chat:

Closing Date: Monday 16th February 2026