Deputy Children's Home Manager
| Posting date: | 04 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16 to £17 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | Ormskirk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-55947-20726 |
Summary
Dual Deputy Children’s Home Manager
Location: Ainsdale + Ormskirk
Salary: £16 per hour £60 sleep
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a passionate, resilient, and child-centred leader ready to take the next step in your career? This provider is seeking an exceptional Dual Deputy Children’s Home Manager to support the leadership and development of two of their Ofsted-registered homes, each dedicated to providing safe, nurturing, and empowering environments for children and young people.
About the Role
As a Dual Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Managers to ensure both homes operate to the highest standards of care and compliance. You will be a positive role model for staff and young people, helping create a culture where every child feels valued, heard, and supported to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the day-to-day management and operations across two children’s homes
Ensure compliance with Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations, and safeguarding guidance
Lead, inspire, and develop staff teams to maintain a high standard of care
Support with audits, quality assurance, and improvement plans
Participate in the on-call rota and provide operational leadership when required
Promote trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches to support children’s emotional and behavioural needs
Contribute to placement planning and ensure personalised, child-centred care
About You:
Experience working in a Children’s Residential Home (essential)
NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards
Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of regulatory frameworks
Confident in leading teams, managing incidents, and supporting staff performance
Resilient, empathetic, and committed to improving outcomes for children and young people
A driver with access to a vehicle (preferred)
What They Offer:
Competitive salary and progression pathway
Funded qualifications and ongoing professional development
Supportive senior leadership team
Wellbeing support and employee benefits
The opportunity to genuinely change the lives of children and young people