Prospero Teaching
Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home
The Hamnet Way
At The Hamnet Way, we believe every child deserves stability, belonging and the opportunity to thrive.
Everything we do is guided by our five core values:
- Children First, Always
- Community, Not Just Care
- People Make the Difference
- Led by Integrity
- Stability Builds Futures
We're looking for a passionate Deputy Manager who wants to do more than simply manage a service. We want someone who will help create a home where children feel safe, valued, listened to and supported to achieve their potential.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you'll work alongside the Registered Manager to provide outstanding care and leadership within the home.
You'll spend time both on shift with children and supporting the operational running of the service, helping to ensure every child receives consistent, therapeutic and child-centred care.
You'll lead by example, support the staff team, promote positive relationships and help create an environment where children can experience stability, belonging and meaningful opportunities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Building positive and trusting relationships with children.
- Leading shifts and supporting staff to deliver excellent care.
- Promoting a strong safeguarding culture.
- Working in a trauma-informed and relationship-based way.
- Supporting children's education, health and independence goals.
- Coaching and developing staff members.
- Supporting the Registered Manager with quality assurance, compliance and Ofsted readiness.
- Deputising for the Registered Manager when required.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience working in children's residential care.
- Holds a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Has experience leading shifts and supporting colleagues.
- Understands safeguarding and children's home regulations.
- Is compassionate, resilient and child-focused.
- Can challenge poor practice while supporting others to develop.
- Holds a full UK driving licence.
Why Join Us?
At The Hamnet Way, we're building homes where both children and staff can flourish.
We invest in our people, support career progression and believe great outcomes start with great teams.
If you're passionate about changing children's lives and leading with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build futures that last.
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