Deputy Manager
CV-LibraryMilton Keynes, BuckinghamshirepermanentPosted: 1 July 2026
Apply NowDeputy Manager - Children's Residential Care
Progress Your Leadership Career with The Hamnet Way
Are you a Senior Residential Support Worker ready for your next challenge?
Or an existing Deputy Manager looking for an organisation that genuinely invests in its people?
At The Hamnet Way, we're growing a team of ambitious leaders who are committed to delivering exceptional care and creating brighter futures for children.
Why This Role?
This is more than a Deputy Manager position.
It's an opportunity to:
✅ Develop your leadership skills
✅ Gain hands-on management experience
✅ Work closely with an experienced Registered Manager
✅ Support future leaders within your team
✅ Progress towards Registered Manager opportunities
Your Impact
As Deputy Manager, you'll play a key role in the leadership of the home.
You'll lead shifts, support staff performance, promote best practice and help ensure children receive safe, consistent and high-quality care.
You will also contribute to:
Staff supervision and development.
Care planning and risk management.
Safeguarding and quality assurance.
Ofsted preparedness.
Audits and service improvement.
Operational decision-making.When the Registered Manager is absent, you'll confidently step into the leadership role and maintain oversight of the home.
What We're Looking For
Experience within children's residential care.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and legislation.
Experience leading teams and supporting practice.
Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification.
Working towards or willing to complete a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification.
Full UK driving licence.The Person
You'll be:
Ambitious and motivated.
A positive role model.
Calm under pressure.
Organised and accountable.
Passionate about developing others.
Committed to achieving the best outcomes for children.Join a Company That Believes:
Children First, Always.
If you're ready to build your management career while making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Take the next step and apply now.
IND-INT
Progress Your Leadership Career with The Hamnet Way
Are you a Senior Residential Support Worker ready for your next challenge?
Or an existing Deputy Manager looking for an organisation that genuinely invests in its people?
At The Hamnet Way, we're growing a team of ambitious leaders who are committed to delivering exceptional care and creating brighter futures for children.
Why This Role?
This is more than a Deputy Manager position.
It's an opportunity to:
✅ Develop your leadership skills
✅ Gain hands-on management experience
✅ Work closely with an experienced Registered Manager
✅ Support future leaders within your team
✅ Progress towards Registered Manager opportunities
Your Impact
As Deputy Manager, you'll play a key role in the leadership of the home.
You'll lead shifts, support staff performance, promote best practice and help ensure children receive safe, consistent and high-quality care.
You will also contribute to:
Staff supervision and development.
Care planning and risk management.
Safeguarding and quality assurance.
Ofsted preparedness.
Audits and service improvement.
Operational decision-making.When the Registered Manager is absent, you'll confidently step into the leadership role and maintain oversight of the home.
What We're Looking For
Experience within children's residential care.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and legislation.
Experience leading teams and supporting practice.
Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification.
Working towards or willing to complete a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification.
Full UK driving licence.The Person
You'll be:
Ambitious and motivated.
A positive role model.
Calm under pressure.
Organised and accountable.
Passionate about developing others.
Committed to achieving the best outcomes for children.Join a Company That Believes:
Children First, Always.
If you're ready to build your management career while making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Take the next step and apply now.
IND-INT