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Deputy Manager - children's home

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Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£36k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a brand new 3 bed children's residential home supporting children presenting with emotional behavioural difficulties.

This is a permanent position working shift work including sleep-ins. Previous experience in a deputy managerial role is essential.

Pay: up to £45,000 per annum + £40 per sleep.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.

* Support the Registered Manager with external audits.

* Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.

* Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.

* Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.

* Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.

* Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

* Genuine opportunities to progress to a Registered Manager

* Free meals on shift

* Supportive company.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

Ref: (phone number removed)

Reference: 225362493

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Deputy Manager - children's home

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Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library

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Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£36k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a brand new 3 bed children's residential home supporting children presenting with emotional behavioural difficulties.

This is a permanent position working shift work including sleep-ins. Previous experience in a deputy managerial role is essential.

Pay: up to £45,000 per annum + £40 per sleep.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.

* Support the Registered Manager with external audits.

* Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.

* Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.

* Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.

* Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.

* Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

* Genuine opportunities to progress to a Registered Manager

* Free meals on shift

* Supportive company.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

Ref: (phone number removed)
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Reference: 225362493

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