Deputy Manager Children's Home

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New Home Deputy Manager

Location: Northampton

Salary: £ 34,000 to £41,000 per annum including sleep-in allowance

This is our second newly opened Children's Home in Northampton, which opened in September 2025, and we are seeking an experienced, passionate, and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to work with us in building a successful, capable, and supportive team. This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to shape, drive, and develop the home, with a clear ambition to achieve an Outstanding rating.

Must have the following to apply

• Must have QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Required minimum 2 years' experience in Residential childcare.
• Required Full UK Driving Licence
• Ideally Diploma Level 5 in Residential Childcare, or commitment to work towards.
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager is desirable.
• Good knowledge of Ofsted.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and legislation.
• Strong, energetic leader.
• Computer literate.
• Organised and be able to multitask

You will work alongside and be led by an experienced Registered Manager who has a proven track record with OFSTED of achieving Outstanding in their previous role.

Our HOME will be a large Children's Home which will provide 3 residential placements for children between the ages of 8 to 18 years.

Deputy Manager play a vitally important role in the life of the home. We are looking for an experienced and qualified Senior Deputy Manager to become part of a new home, caring for young people who have sometimes complex emotional difficulties. You will lead and guide the team, using your knowledge and skills to ensure the best outcomes even during emotionally challenging and sometimes difficult situations.

We understand that it takes a special kind of person to help lead the team to meet the needs of the young people. If you think you are that person, we would love to hear from you

What do you need?

The most important thing is that you like and enjoy being with and engaging our children

· Lead, support and guide your team to ensure the home runs smoothly

· Be a role model, lead by example, communicate well, and always put the needs of the children first.

· You'll be patient, thrive in a team environment, able to support those around you and have the emotional intelligence and resilience to manage challenging situations.

· Great communication skills, positive and energetic.

· You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins.

Join us as a Deputy Manager at our home in Northampton and you will receive:

· Excellent training and progression opportunities throughout the company. We believe in growing our staff and promoting from within, regular supervisions and a commitment to your personal development, with the opportunity to complete relevant qualifications and professional development.

· 28 Day Annual Leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) with the opportunity to increase your allowance throughout your career.

· Homes refurbished to a high standard

· Level 5 paid for by employer, following probation

· £20 gym/health contribution.

· Company pension scheme

· Flexible working opportunities including part-time, variable hours

· Access to Key Worker Discount Schemes e.g. Blue Light Card

· Refer a friend schemewe know that amazing people often know fantastic people and you will receive (£50 on acceptance of job, £350 on passing probation).

· Free parking.

· Free meals provided on shift.

Why choose Juventes Care for your career?

Juventes Care are passionate about making a difference and positive change to the lives of children and young people. Our aim is to develop high quality Children's Homes that will provide them with a stable, caring and therapeutic environment enabling the children and young people to develop, grow and flourish.

We believe the people who work with us are key in helping us achieving this and therefore a career with Juventes Care will provide and fully fund the necessary training to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.

As a Deputy Manager, you will:

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a registered manager.
• Act as a positive role model to give encouragement and praise.
• Enjoy fun days out such as skating, baking, shopping and revisit missed milestones.
• Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations
• Build friendships and trusting relationships
• Help them to find pleasure in everyday tasks
• Empower them to make decisions about themselves

Juventes Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Juventes Care is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent. (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person