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Deputy Residential Home Manager


Job Location:

Northamptonshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 20 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Deputy Residential Home Manager 3 Month Contract

Location: Thornton House 1 Goode Court Kettering NN15 5FG
Rate: 300 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 Month Contract
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: Primarily based at the residential home with occasional flexibility for home working
DBS: Enhanced DBS Required
DVLA Check: Required Prior to Commencement
Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Deputy Residential Home Manager to join our team at Thornton House for a 3-month contract. This pivotal role involves collaborating with the Registered Manager to ensure the home delivers exceptional care and support to children and young people. The position demands adherence to Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards fostering positive outcomes emotional health education and independence. This opportunity is perfect for individuals with a background in residential childcare management who are dedicated to safeguarding staff development and high-quality care delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Registered Manager in overseeing daily operations of the home.
  • Lead supervise and mentor residential care staff.
  • Conduct regular staff supervisions and contribute to their development and performance management.
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • Childrens Homes Regulations 2015
    • Quality Standards
    • Safeguarding requirements
    • Relevant legislation and policies
  • Monitor the safety welfare and outcomes of children and young people.
  • Contribute to care planning behavior support strategies and risk assessments.
  • Manage safeguarding concerns incidents and complaints effectively.
  • Support recruitment induction and training of staff.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure high-standard documentation.
  • Liaise with:
    • Social Workers
    • Families
    • Schools
    • Health Professionals
    • External Agencies
  • Participate in management on-call duties.
  • Provide leadership and operational management in the absence of the Registered Manager.
  • Support service development and improvement planning.
  • Assist with preparation for Ofsted inspections.
  • Foster a positive nurturing culture within the home.
Essential

Requirements
Requirements:

  • Experience in a Childrens Residential Care setting.
  • Experience in supervising or managing residential childcare staff.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Childrens Homes Regulations 2015
    • Quality Standards
    • Safeguarding procedures
    • Childrens legislation and best practices
  • Experience in managing incidents safeguarding concerns and complaints.
  • Experience in contributing to care planning and risk assessments.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment.
  • Enhanced DBS Certificate.
Additional

  • Enhanced DBS Required.
  • DVLA Check Required prior to commencement.
  • Travel in a work vehicle may be necessary for activities such as school pick-ups and appointments.
  • While primarily based at the residential home some flexible home working may be available as service needs allow.
Whats on Offer

  • 300 per day (Umbrella)
  • 3 Month Contract
  • 37 Hours Per Week
  • Location: Kettering NN15 5FG
  • Enhanced DBS Required
  • DVLA Check Required
  • Bi-weekly Pay
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.
  • Leadership role within a supportive residential care environment.
  • Involvement in service improvement initiatives and Ofsted preparation.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience as a Deputy Residential Home Manager Assistant Residential Manager Senior Residential Support Worker Childrens Home Deputy Manager Residential Care Manager Team Leader or Senior Practitioner within a Childrens Residential Home.


Required Skills:

Essential Requirements Experience working within a Childrens Residential Care setting. Experience supervising or managing residential childcare staff. Strong understanding of: Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 Quality Standards Safeguarding procedures Childrens legislation and best practice Experience managing incidents safeguarding concerns and complaints. Experience contributing to care planning and risk assessments. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment. Enhanced DBS Certificate. Additional Requirements Enhanced DBS Required. DVLA Check Required prior to commencement. Travel in a work vehicle may be required to support activities such as school pick-ups and appointments. Whilst the role is primarily based within the residential home some flexible home working may be available where service needs allow. Whats on Offer 300 per day (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract 37 Hours Per Week Location: Kettering NN15 5FG Enhanced DBS Required DVLA Check Required Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people. Leadership role within a supportive residential care environment. Involvement in service improvement initiatives and Ofsted preparation. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Deputy Residential Home Manager Assistant Residential Manager Senior Residential Support Worker Childrens Home Deputy Manager Residential Care Manager Team Leader or Senior Practitioner within a Childrens Residential Home.