Deputy Children's Home Manager - Westford House

Job Category

Childrens Homes | Management

Location

Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset

Salary

£36,305 – £38,505 per annum

Closing date

01/07/2026

Ref

0

Contract type

Permanent

Total hours per week

40

Description

Deputy Children’s Home ManagerHatch Beauchamp, SomersetFull-time, Permanent£36,305 – £38,505 per annum

This is a 3-bed home, currently supporting

one young person, giving you the opportunity to deliver trulyindividualised, relationship-led care.

She is a creative and thoughtful teenager who is learning to trust the world around her. She enjoys jewellery making, arts and crafts, sewing, and baking, alongside experiences like theme parks, escape rooms, long walks at Ham Hill, and watching the sunset.

Some days she’s full of energy and conversation. Other days, she needs calm, quiet connection, sitting side-by-side watching a film with someone who understands.

She needs adults who can meet her where she is.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a

Deputy Children’s Home Managerwho can bring bothstrong leadership and genuine connection.

Someone who is:

• Warm, empathetic and emotionally attuned
• Engaging and personable, able to build natural rapport
• Adaptable, understanding when to lead with energy or calm
• Emotionally intelligent, able to “read the room”
• Consistent and boundaried, offering safety through structure
• Reliable and approachable, a steady and trusted presence

Your Role in the Home

As Deputy Manager, you will play a

dual role— supporting the Registered Manager in running the home while also being an active, consistent presence in the young person’s life.

Supporting the Young Person

• Build a trusted, meaningful relationship
• Support emotional wellbeing using trauma-informed approaches
• Create positive experiences and opportunities tailored to her interests
• Provide clear, consistent boundariesthat promote safety
• Ensure her voice is heard and reflected in daily routines and decisions

Leadership & Operational Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the home
• Lead shifts and act as a role model to staff
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Oversee safeguarding practices and risk management
• Support care planning, reviews, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure the home meets Ofsted standards and quality expectations

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
• Experience as a Deputy Manager or Senior Support Worker
• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Willingness to complete Level 5 in Leadership & Management
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the home

What We Offer

• Comprehensive 3-week induction
• Award-winning wellbeing support
• Opportunities to work alongside NHS & Local Authority professionals
• Clear career progression pathways
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Life assurance & healthcare cash plan
• High street discounts

If you can bring

leadership, warmth, calm, and structure in equal measure, this is your chance to make a lasting difference.

Questions? Contact our Careers Team on 01788 487057