Job summary
Full Time 37 hours per week
We are looking for a passionate and proactive individual to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of the children and families we work with. This role provides a vital contribution to the delivery of the high-quality care we offer to children with complex needs.
The role will be based in one of our childrens homes in Exeter, Devon.
We provide ongoing personal development tailored to your specific training needs, including access to the level 5 diploma.
This post attracts enhancements for unsocial hours working.
Starting rate at £20.66 per hour
Rising to £22.85 per hour
Overnight is £27.55 per hour rising to £30.47
Saturday is £30.99 per hour rising to £34.28
Sunday and bank holidays are £41.32 per hour raising to £45.70
Main duties of the job
Working as Deputy Manager Deputies work alongside the Registered Managers to ensure effective running of the home to include oversight and quality assurance.
They will support the staff team helping to embed a high-performance culture by helping your team to continually develop their skills so that they can achieve the best outcomes for our children and their families. The Deputy will also lead on delegated areas of running the Home and represent the Registered Manager as required.
Through reflective supervision meetings with your team, youll champion their personal and professional growth.
Alongside your role as a people manager, you will also be responsible for the allocation and oversight of care within the home, ensuring quality standards are maintained, as well as supporting the team to identify areas for improvement and decide when to take protective action.
About you
We are looking for:
- Experience working with children
- Experience of supervising and mentoring staff
- Whilst previous management experience is desired, we welcome applications from candidates looking to take the next step in their careers
- We would welcome registrants and non-registrants
Please note that the ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
We are excited to opening a new children's home in Exeter and keen to build a new team with your support.
About us
What we can offer you
- Were embedding our new restorative practice approach across our teams and investing in training our staff and managers to build, maintain and repair relationships with our children and families.
- In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including:
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities through our digital learning platform
- 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays, rising to 33 with length of service
- Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support you to balance the demands of everyday life available 24/7
- Auto enrolment onto our Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£39,862 to £44,075 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0011-25-8541
Job locations
Devon County Council
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
Employer details
Employer name
Devon County Council
Address
Devon County Council
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD