Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home in Leicester

Role: Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker / Deputy Manager
Location: Multiple Positions available across Leicestershire 
Type: Full-time, permanent

The Role:

We’re recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Worker / Deputy Manager to join a children’s residential home in Leicester.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to young people with complex needs, combining hands-on care with day-to-day leadership in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a small team of Residential Support Workers to deliver high-quality care
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people to promote welfare and independence
• Oversee daily routines, activities, appointments and individual support plans
• Promote safeguarding, dignity and emotional wellbeing; manage challenging behaviour using therapeutic approaches
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and multi-agency meetings
• Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation to support compliance

What you’ll need:

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• At least 2 years’ experience within a children’s residential care setting
• Experience supporting young people with ASC, mental health, emotional or behavioural needs
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of childcare legislation
• Confident leadership/mentoring skills and excellent communication
• Full UK driving licence
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete checks)

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Paid face-to-face training + ongoing professional development
• Performance-based bonuses (annual appraisal/probation/Ofsted bonuses)
• Paid Christmas party + extra annual leave for your birthday
• Employee assistance scheme

Apply today to join a team helping young people build confidence, independence and skills for a brighter future.

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