Children Residential Deputy Manager

Salary: £38161.78 (plus on-call rota and sleep-ins)
Reporting to: Children’s Home Manager

If you are passionate, skilled, and motivated to join a team where no two days are the same, this could be your perfect next move. We are looking for a Children's Home Deputy Manager who brings skill, heart and beaming with positivity to our team.

This is your chance to contribute to a warm, nurturing home where our children feel safe, supported and genuinely cared for. You will be leading shifts, supporting staff, and working closely with the Registered Manager keeping everything running smoothly and in line with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. 


The successful candidate will be:

• Organised, professional and proactive: you will have strong administrative skills and keep things running like clockwork
  
• A natural leader- guiding and inspiring others
  
• Fun, resilient, and full of energy- Our children deserve adults who bring happiness and fun as well as stability
  
• Committed to outstanding care:- you want the best outcomes for our children
  

About Us

Empower Family Group is a passionate, child-focused organisation committed to raising standards across the care sector. We believe every child deserves a nurturing, loving home and the opportunity to thrive.

We operate modern, beautifully designed solo and dual occupancy homes for children and young people under 18, located throughout Somerset.

Our teams are supported by a friendly head office based in Taunton and a dedicated training hub.

Our values: Empowering Care, Learning and Leading, and Working Together. These principles shape everything we do - from the compassionate support we offer children, to the collaborative culture we foster among staff, and the continuous learning that drives us forward.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step? We’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch at recruitment@empowerfamily.co.uk for more information.

We encourage early applications — we may close the vacancy once we find the right person. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

Right to Work

This role is open only to applicants with the legal right to work in the UK. We cannot offer visa sponsorship. Proof of right to work (e.g., passport or Home Office share code) will be required. All offers are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with the principles set out in Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018). All staff are expected to uphold these principles and contribute to a culture of vigilance, accountability, and child-centred practice.

Enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and safeguarding training are mandatory.

 
Commitment to Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Requirements

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or equivalent (Required)
  
• NVQ level 5 in Leadership and Management is preferred, or a willingness to work towards this. (Desirable)
• Experience in children’s residential care
  
• A full driving licence
  
  

Benefits

Free personable mortgage advice

Blue Light Card access

Staff discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing support via the Wisdom app

Paid training & development (including apprenticeships)

A supportive, innovative team

The chance to make a meaningful, lasting difference