Children's Home Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager Residential Childcare (Childrens Home) Location: Bournemouth Salary: 37,000 per annum, plus sleep-in and overtime enhancements Hours: 40 hrs per week, mostly MonFri (9am5pm), plus 13 sleep-ins p/a and on-call duties Contract: Full-time, Permanent Join a Team Thats Changing Lives Every Day Are you a passionate leader in residential childcare ready to take the next step in your career? Beaufort Care Group is on an exciting journey of growthand we're looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to help shape the future of our children's home in Bournemouth.Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.With over 20 years experience and a reputation for excellence, Beaufort Care Group is committed to providing safe, therapeutic, and nurturing homes for children aged 618 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).If you're ready to make a genuine and positive impact , wed love to hear from you.What You'll Be Doing As Deputy Manager, you'll work closely with the Registered Manager to: Lead and inspire a team of Childcare Practitioners.Champion the wellbeing, safety, and development of every child.Ensure the home runs smoothlyday-to-day operations, care planning, managing team and rosters, admin, compliance, and being Ofsted ready.Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and partner agencies.Role-model therapeutic care practices, such as PACE, play therapy, and trauma-informed approaches.Act as a key decision-maker in crisis situations and offer support when it matters most.What Were Looking For Experience: At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role in residential childcare.Qualifications: NVQ Level 3/4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (or equivalent).Knowledge: Strong grasp of Ofsted regulations, Quality Standards 'safeguarding protocols.Skills: Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal English; organised, with good IT skills.Approach: Resilient, inclusive, reflective, emotionally intelligent and team-focused.Location: Based in Bournemouth, Head Office in Ringwood; a valid UK driving licence is required.What Youll Get in Return Competitive salary sleep-in and overtime pay 25 days holiday Bank Holidays Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing Fully funded training & career development pathways Long service awards (up to 2,000!) Blue Light Card funded by us Generous referral scheme Free Enhanced DBS Blended learning and ongoing mentoring Who We Are Beaufort Care Group is a leading provider of therapeutic residential childcare in the South.We own and manage 8 children's homes and supported living services in Dorset and Hampshire, supporting children and young people who have faced trauma, abuse, and adversity.We pride ourselves on our family-feel homes , with tailored care plans that evolve as our children grow.Our dedicated teams are passionate about building safe, stable, and nurturing environments where young people can thriveand were now looking for an equally passionate leader to join us on our mission.Safe Recruitment & Equal Opportunities We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check and full background vetting in line with safer recruitment practices.Ready to Make a Real Difference? Apply now to become part of a values-led organisation where your skills, compassion, and leadership will help shape young lives.childcare EBD childrenshomes safeguarding residentialcare leadership childdevelopment BournemouthJobs BeaufortCareGroup deputyd02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173

Created: 2025-10-07