Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Fratton, Portsmouth
Salary: £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time

Make a Difference Every Day

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team at a 3-bed children’s home in Fratton, Portsmouth, supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.

We provide a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic home environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. As Deputy Manager, you’ll play an essential role in leadership, ensuring the home runs smoothly and maintains the highest standards of care and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the home, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality care delivery
• Deputise in the Manager’s absence, providing leadership and stability for both staff and young people
• Supervise and mentor a team of residential care workers, promoting reflective practice and professional growth
• Contribute to care planning and reviews, always keeping children’s needs and goals at the centre
• Foster a therapeutic, relationship-based culture that promotes emotional wellbeing, stability, and personal development
• Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with staff, families, social workers, and external agencies
• Participate in on-call duties and contribute to a consistent and supportive rota structure

About You:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting, including at least 1 year in a senior or leadership capacity
• Solid knowledge of safeguarding, EBD, and trauma-informed care
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential
• Working towards or willing to undertake Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People’s Services)
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Resilient, calm, and empathetic approach with a passion for supporting young people
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and on-call

What We Offer:

• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Comprehensive induction, training, and career development pathway
• Opportunities for progression to Registered Manager level
• Supportive leadership and a therapeutic, child-focused culture
• Company pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives
• Staff discounts and access to external benefits

Join Us and Help Shape Brighter Futures

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior or Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive, values-driven organisation.

If you’re passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to become our Deputy Manager in Fratton, Portsmouth — and help lead a home where care truly transforms lives.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person