Deputy Home Manager
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £34,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Luton, LU2 0AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Additional Resources Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PBI/AR/069773 |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Deputy Manager to a well-established child-focused organisation that provides a safe, supportive environment for growth and learning.
As a Deputy Manager, you will be supporting the overall running of the home, guiding the care team, and ensuring every young person receives tailored, high-quality support.
This full-time role offers a salary range of £30,000 - £34,000and benefits.
You Will Be Responsible For:
- Assisting the Registered Manager with day-to-day operational oversight.
- Contributing to care planning and reviewing the evolving needs of young people.
- Supporting colleagues to deliver proactive, individualised care.
- Encouraging constructive relationships between young people, staff, and families.
- Leading shifts and ensuring smooth, informative handovers.
- Overseeing induction, mentoring, and development of new team members.
- Upholding financial and administrative processes in line with organisational guidelines.
- Ensuring all regulatory documentation is accurate, compliant, and ready for inspection.
- Carrying out risk assessments in line with safeguarding and health & safety requirements.
What We Are Looking For:
- Previously worked as a Deputy Manager, Deputy Home Manager, Assistant Manager, Childcare Manager, Care Manager, Deputy care Manager, Home Manager,Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner,Assistant Home Manager,Assistant Care Manageror in a similar role.
- Previous experience of 2 years in a supported housing or children's residential setting.
- Supervisory background of 1 year within a care environment.
- Experience supporting vulnerable young people with diverse and complex needs.
- A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., QCF/NVQ) with a willingness to progress to Level 5.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and supported accommodation practice.
- Familiarity with relevant legislation and quality standards within children's social care.
- IT proficiency and strong attention to detail.
- Full, clean driving licence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Manager to step into a meaningful role and make a real impact.
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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.