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Posted 25 July, 2026

Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Candidate Source Ltd
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Some careers are about hitting targets. This one is about changing futures. Every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported. As a Children's Home Deputy Manager, you'll help create an environment where children can recover from difficult experiences, build positive relationships and develop the confidence to thrive. You'll assist in making sure the home is a place where children feel secure, respected and able to reach their potential. This opportunity is perfect for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step, or an established Deputy Manager looking to build on their leadership experience within residential childcare. If you're passionate about supporting children and developing high-performing teams, this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting impact. What you’ll bring to the team as Deputy Manager:\n
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  • Extensive experience in residential childcare
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  • Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent
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  • Full UK driving licence
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You will receive:\n
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  • Salary of £37,640 - £41,315 per annum
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  • Bonuses for ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted outcomes
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  • 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days, plus birthday, wellbeing, volunteering and festive leave
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  • Medicash and life assurance
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If you are an experienced Deputy Manager ready to build something better, we want to hear from you. This post is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.