Children's Home Deputy Manager
| Company: | Excelcare Holdings |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 - £45,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | CB24 9EY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job role: Children's Home Deputy Manager
Location: Histon, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum plus additional sleep in payments- £62.00 per night
Shift Pattern: 9am to 5pm plus working shifts when needed and occasional sleep ins.
Join the launch of Excelcare’s Children’s Services
Be part of an exciting new chapter at Excelcare as we expand our trusted care services into residential childcare, bringing over 35 years’ experience in high-quality care to our brand-new Children’s Services division.
As Children’s Home Deputy Manager, you will help shape the culture and day-to-day running of a beautifully presented home for children aged 6–17, working alongside an experienced Registered Manager to create a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment.
This role would suit a passionate leader who can guide and motivate staff, model excellent practice and help children build confidence, independence and positive long-term outcomes.
Children's Home Deputy Manager key responsibilities:
In this key leadership role, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care are consistently maintained.
You will lead and support the residential team to deliver outstanding care, promote positive outcomes and ensure the home meets Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements.
Children's Home Deputy Manager key requirements:
· Strong understanding of Ofsted Regulations (SCCIF), Safeguarding and Quality Standards
· Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
· Level 5 Leadership & Management (desirable – fully supported if not yet achieved)
· A confident, calm and child-centred leader who can support and motivate teams
· Experience with rotas and basic budget awareness
· Full UK driving licence
Children's Home Deputy Manager Benefits:
· 28 Days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
· A highly competitive salary
· Length of Service Bonus Scheme
· Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
· Meals will be provided
· Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
· Free access to a company laptop and Mobile phone
· Free Enhanced DBS check and annual update fees paid for by Excelcare
· Annual salary review
· Blue Light Card Scheme paid for.
· Health Service Discounts
· Comprehensive induction, training and professional development opportunities to complete further qualifications
· Support from an experienced Registered Manager and a wider senior leadership team
· Free access to well-being initiatives
· Free on-site Parking
· Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
*Terms and Conditions apply
If this sounds like your next career move, please apply online today. We look forward to hearing from you.