Deputy Children's Home Manager
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, England
£32000 - £36000 per annum
Expiry date: 08 Jul 2026
Start date: 17 Mar 2026
Children’s Homes
Children’s Home Deputy Manager – Newcastle
Salary up to £36,000
This role does NOT offer Sponsorship
✨ About the Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you want to play a key role in creating positive, lasting change?
This is an opportunity to work in a children’s home that is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care through a therapeutic and supportive approach. You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, courage, and care working collaboratively to provide the best outcomes for young people.
This Deputy Manager role is ideal for experienced Senior Residential Support Workers or current Deputy Managers looking to further develop their leadership skills within residential childcare. What We’re Looking For
- A caring, resilient, and motivated individual
- Aged 22 or over (in line with regulations)
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
- Experience working directly with children and young people
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
- Lead shifts and provide effective supervision to staff
- Assist with staff rotas and team management
- Lead team meetings and contribute to staff development
- Ensure placement plans are followed and education is supported
- Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and risk assessments
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
- Provide guidance and support to the wider staff team
- Salary: £32,500 – £36,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days with service)
- Additional leave including birthday, wellbeing, volunteering, and festive time
- Bonus scheme linked to Ofsted outcomes
- Long service awards and recognition bonuses
- Monthly staff reward schemes
- Health and wellbeing cashback plan (including dental, optical, physio, etc.)
- Life assurance scheme (3x annual salary after probation)
This role is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Newcastle. Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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