Affinity Care Recruitment

Childrens Home Deputy Manager – Ofsted-Regulated Home

Affinity Care Recruitment  •  £35k - £40k/yr  •  Stockport, GB (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Childrens Home Deputy Manager – Ofsted-Regulated Home

Location: Marple, Stockport (SK2)
Salary: Up to £40,000
Base Salary: £35,200
Performance Bonus: Up to £4,800 per annum
Shift Pattern: 3 on / 3 off, 10am–10pm (no sleeps)

Were recruiting an experienced Deputy Manager to join a well-established Ofsted-regulated 4-bedded EBD childrens home in Marple, Stockport. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role within a stable, therapeutic service supported by a strong senior leadership team.

The Home

  • 4-bedded EBD home
  • Currently supporting 3 children (2 boys, 1 girl)
  • Therapeutic, trauma-informed approach
  • Stable placement group and supportive wider team

Who Were Looking For

You must have:

  • Experience working as a Deputy Manager within an Ofsted-registered childrens home within the last 2 years
  • Level 3 or 4 qualification (Children & Young People)
  • Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge
  • Confidence in supporting Ofsted inspections
  • A commitment to therapeutic, trauma-informed care

Were looking for a confident, child-centred leader who can support the Registered Manager, develop staff, and help maintain exceptional care standards.

What Youll Get

  • Strong senior leadership and operational support
  • Fully funded Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
  • Genuine career progression – with the organisation expanding, future Registered Manager opportunities will arise
  • A stable, supportive team environment
  • Performance-related bonuses

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
  • Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and all regulatory requirements
  • Lead, motivate, and develop staff teams
  • Help drive continuous improvement across the home
  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of children
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, professionals, and external agencies

Requirements

  • Experience as a Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-regulated setting
  • Level 3/4 in Children & Young People
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks
  • Confident in leading practice and supporting inspections
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
  • Full UK driving licence preferred
Affinity Care Recruitment

About Affinity Care Recruitment

Here at Affinity Care Recruitment, we specialise in connecting care providers with highly qualified and compassionate professionals across the UK. Our mission is simple: to make recruitment stress-free and help care services find the perfect fit for their teams.

As a company founded by experienced care professionals, we understand the unique challenges of sourcing the right talent, from time pressures to CQC compliance. That’s why we’ve built a service designed around you.

For Employers:

- Tailored Care Recruitment Solutions

- Full-Time Role Placement (Registered Managers, Care Coordinators, and more)

- CQC Pre-Screening by Ex-Inspectors & Registered Managers

- Full Interview Support and Hiring Guidance

For Candidates:

- Exciting Career Opportunities in Care

- CV Upload and Job Matching Based on Experience & Values

Whether you’re growing your care service or advancing your career in care, Affinity Care Recruitment provides professional, reliable, and compassionate support every step of the way.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
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Year Founded
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Website
affinitycarerecruitment.co.uk
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