Deputy Manager
CV-LibraryLittlehampton, West SussexpermanentPosted: 21 April 2026
Apply NowWe are seeking a Deputy Home Manager to join a small, nurturing therapeutic children’s home supporting children aged 4–10 years.
This role is ideal for someone who can act as a therapeutic parental figure, offering consistency, emotional safety, and positive role modelling within a trauma-informed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
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Provide direct care and therapeutic support to children
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Lead, mentor, and support staff teams
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Promote a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment
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Contribute to care planning, safeguarding, and Ofsted compliance
About You:
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Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People (or equivalent)
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Have at least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
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Demonstrate a calm, nurturing, and emotionally available approach
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Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs
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A registered driver
We Offer:
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Competitive salary of £38,000 – £40,000
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Ongoing therapeutic and leadership development
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A supportive, child-focused working environment
If you are passionate about therapeutic, relationship-based care and want to make a meaningful difference in young children’s lives, we would love to hear from you
This role is ideal for someone who can act as a therapeutic parental figure, offering consistency, emotional safety, and positive role modelling within a trauma-informed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
*
Provide direct care and therapeutic support to children
*
Lead, mentor, and support staff teams
*
Promote a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment
*
Contribute to care planning, safeguarding, and Ofsted compliance
About You:
*
Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People (or equivalent)
*
Have at least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
*
Demonstrate a calm, nurturing, and emotionally available approach
*
Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs
*
A registered driver
We Offer:
*
Competitive salary of £38,000 – £40,000
*
Ongoing therapeutic and leadership development
*
A supportive, child-focused working environment
If you are passionate about therapeutic, relationship-based care and want to make a meaningful difference in young children’s lives, we would love to hear from you