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Deputy Manager - Children's Homes (Winkfield)
Deputy Manager – Children's Homes, Winkfield (Permanent)
Location: Winkfield, Berkshire
Salary: £38,840 – £42,500 (dependent on experience)
£60 per sleep-in
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week
Pro Social Partners are proud to be working in partnership with North Star Children's Homes to recruit Deputy Managers for their residential children's homes in the Winkfield area of Berkshire.
North Star is a growing residential childcare provider supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and these are hands-on leadership roles splitting the week roughly half and half between shift and office.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will:
Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, deputising fully in their absence.
Lead shifts, supervise and develop support workers, and model excellent childcare practice.
Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding on a day-to-day basis.
Work a blend of two long days on shift and two office days each week, flexing to full office hours when the manager is away.
Build strong relationships with children, families, placing authorities, and partner professionals.
About You
You will be an experienced residential childcare practitioner with:
A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or above (essential).
At least three years' experience as a Deputy Manager in a children's home.
Sound knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding practice.
The warmth and resilience to lead a team supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Why North Star Children's Homes?
A competitive salary of up to £42,500 plus £60 per sleep-in.
240 hours holiday per year.
A growing provider with real progression towards registered management.
Supportive leadership and a stable, child-centred culture.
Location: Winkfield, Berkshire | Salary: £38840 - £42500 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 17/08/2026
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