Deputy manager childrens home

Position: Deputy Manager - Children’s Residential Home
Location: Bradford BD14
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum (plus £50 per sleep-in)
Hours: 40 hours per week, full-time, (Monday- Friday) with flexibility for rota cover including sleep-ins

About the Role

P4 is working with a well-established and growing provider of children’s residential care is seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to support the effective running of a 3-bed therapeutic children’s home for young people aged 10-18 who have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect.

This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and a trauma-informed approach, who is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people. Working closely with the Registered Manager, the Deputy Manager will support the day-to-day running of the home, develop the care team, and ensure a nurturing and safe environment for the young people.

Key Responsibilities, Leadership & Management

• Deputise for the Home Manager during absence, ensuring continuity of care and operational stability.

• Support the implementation of the home’s Statement of Purpose and ensure the service aligns with relevant legislation and Quality Standards.

• Promote a culture of empathy, reflection, and resilience in line with trauma-informed approaches (PACE).

• Lead staff during shifts, providing supervision, guidance, and development to residential care workers.

• Participate in the on-call rota and help establish a robust support system for the care team.

Child-Centred Practice

• Engage directly with young people, supporting their emotional and behavioural development.

• Contribute to and review care plans, risk assessments, and placement documents.

• Attend professional meetings and advocate on behalf of young people.

• Promote independence and life skills, including budgeting, self-care, and healthy routines.

• Monitor and support safeguarding procedures and ensure all incidents are recorded and acted upon appropriately.

Staff Support & Development

• Provide formal and informal supervision, coaching, and mentoring to the care team.

• Promote high standards of practice and professionalism across the home.

• Chair team meetings and contribute to staff training and performance development.

• Assist in recruitment, induction, and probation reviews.

Operational Duties

• Oversee daily rotas, shift planning, and staff deployment.

• Support with audits (including Regulation 45), inspections, and quality assurance.

• Ensure all financial and administrative procedures are followed.

• Assist with action plans, compliance, and home development goals.

Health & Safety

• Implement and monitor Health & Safety and Fire Safety procedures.

• Complete risk assessments and ensure safe practice across the home.

Person Specification, Essential

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• At least 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting

• Experience supporting or leading shifts

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma, and child development

• Effective communication, leadership, and organisational skills

• Flexible, empathetic, and resilient character

Desirable

• Level 5 Leadership & Management (or working towards)

• Supervision and performance management experience

• Driving licence

• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and Quality Standards